Add 6/84 and 30/98
6/84 + 30/98 is 37/98.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 7/84 × 7 = 42/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588 - Add the two like fractions:
42/588 + 180/588 = 42 + 180/588 = 222/588 - 222/588 simplified gives 37/98
- So, 6/84 + 30/98 = 37/98
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