Add 6/16 and 84/98
6/16 + 84/98 is 69/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
6/16 = 6 × 49/16 × 49 = 294/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
84/98 = 84 × 8/98 × 8 = 672/784 - Add the two like fractions:
294/784 + 672/784 = 294 + 672/784 = 966/784 - 966/784 simplified gives 69/56
- So, 6/16 + 84/98 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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