Add 3/98 and 24/84
3/98 + 24/84 is 31/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
24/84 = 24 × 7/84 × 7 = 168/588 - Add the two like fractions:
18/588 + 168/588 = 18 + 168/588 = 186/588 - 186/588 simplified gives 31/98
- So, 3/98 + 24/84 = 31/98
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