Add 3/84 and 45/98
3/84 + 45/98 is 97/196.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 7/84 × 7 = 21/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
45/98 = 45 × 6/98 × 6 = 270/588 - Add the two like fractions:
21/588 + 270/588 = 21 + 270/588 = 291/588 - 291/588 simplified gives 97/196
- So, 3/84 + 45/98 = 97/196
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/84+45/98 3/84+90/98 9/84+45/98 15/84+45/98 21/84+45/98