Add 8/84 and 30/98
8/84 + 30/98 is 59/147.
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,
30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588 - Add the two like fractions:
56/588 + 180/588 = 56 + 180/588 = 236/588 - 236/588 simplified gives 59/147
- So, 8/84 + 30/98 = 59/147
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