Add 6/80 and 84/98
6/80 + 84/98 is 261/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
6/80 = 6 × 49/80 × 49 = 294/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
84/98 = 84 × 40/98 × 40 = 3360/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
294/3920 + 3360/3920 = 294 + 3360/3920 = 3654/3920 - 3654/3920 simplified gives 261/280
- So, 6/80 + 84/98 = 261/280
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