Add 8/98 and 2/84
8/98 + 2/84 is 31/294.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 6/98 × 6 = 48/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588 - Add the two like fractions:
48/588 + 14/588 = 48 + 14/588 = 62/588 - 62/588 simplified gives 31/294
- So, 8/98 + 2/84 = 31/294
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