Add 4/84 and 7/98
4/84 + 7/98 is 5/42.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588 - Add the two like fractions:
28/588 + 42/588 = 28 + 42/588 = 70/588 - 70/588 simplified gives 5/42
- So, 4/84 + 7/98 = 5/42
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