Add 28/84 and 80/98
28/84 + 80/98 is 169/147.
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,
80/98 = 80 × 6/98 × 6 = 480/588 - Add the two like fractions:
196/588 + 480/588 = 196 + 480/588 = 676/588 - 676/588 simplified gives 169/147
- So, 28/84 + 80/98 = 169/147
In mixed form: 122/147
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