Add 6/84 and 8/98
6/84 + 8/98 is 15/98.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 6/98 × 6 = 48/588 - Add the two like fractions:
42/588 + 48/588 = 42 + 48/588 = 90/588 - 90/588 simplified gives 15/98
- So, 6/84 + 8/98 = 15/98
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