Add 8/84 and 3/98
8/84 + 3/98 is 37/294.
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,
8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588 - Add the two like fractions:
56/588 + 18/588 = 56 + 18/588 = 74/588 - 74/588 simplified gives 37/294
- So, 8/84 + 3/98 = 37/294
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