Add 35/84 and 48/98
35/84 + 48/98 is 533/588.
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,
35/84 = 35 × 7/84 × 7 = 245/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
48/98 = 48 × 6/98 × 6 = 288/588 - Add the two like fractions:
245/588 + 288/588 = 245 + 288/588 = 533/588 - So, 35/84 + 48/98 = 533/588
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