Add 3/84 and 90/98
3/84 + 90/98 is 187/196.
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,
90/98 = 90 × 6/98 × 6 = 540/588 - Add the two like fractions:
21/588 + 540/588 = 21 + 540/588 = 561/588 - 561/588 simplified gives 187/196
- So, 3/84 + 90/98 = 187/196
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