Add 4/84 and 5/98
4/84 + 5/98 is 29/294.
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,
4/84 = 4 × 7/84 × 7 = 28/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588 - Add the two like fractions:
28/588 + 30/588 = 28 + 30/588 = 58/588 - 58/588 simplified gives 29/294
- So, 4/84 + 5/98 = 29/294
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