Add 8/98 and 20/84
8/98 + 20/84 is 47/147.
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,
20/84 = 20 × 7/84 × 7 = 140/588 - Add the two like fractions:
48/588 + 140/588 = 48 + 140/588 = 188/588 - 188/588 simplified gives 47/147
- So, 8/98 + 20/84 = 47/147
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