Add 49/98 and 9/84
49/98 + 9/84 is 17/28.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 6/98 × 6 = 294/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
9/84 = 9 × 7/84 × 7 = 63/588 - Add the two like fractions:
294/588 + 63/588 = 294 + 63/588 = 357/588 - 357/588 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 49/98 + 9/84 = 17/28
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