Add 8/84 and 50/98
8/84 + 50/98 is 89/147.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588 - Add the two like fractions:
56/588 + 300/588 = 56 + 300/588 = 356/588 - 356/588 simplified gives 89/147
- So, 8/84 + 50/98 = 89/147
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