Add 3/98 and 6/84
3/98 + 6/84 is 5/49.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 7/84 × 7 = 42/588 - Add the two like fractions:
18/588 + 42/588 = 18 + 42/588 = 60/588 - 60/588 simplified gives 5/49
- So, 3/98 + 6/84 = 5/49
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