Add 28/84 and 12/98
28/84 + 12/98 is 67/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
28/84 = 28 × 7/84 × 7 = 196/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
12/98 = 12 × 6/98 × 6 = 72/588 - Add the two like fractions:
196/588 + 72/588 = 196 + 72/588 = 268/588 - 268/588 simplified gives 67/147
- So, 28/84 + 12/98 = 67/147
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