Add 7/98 and 45/84
7/98 + 45/84 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,
7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
45/84 = 45 × 7/84 × 7 = 315/588 - Add the two like fractions:
42/588 + 315/588 = 42 + 315/588 = 357/588 - 357/588 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 7/98 + 45/84 = 17/28
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