Add 81/84 and 16/98
81/84 + 16/98 is 221/196.
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,
81/84 = 81 × 7/84 × 7 = 567/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
16/98 = 16 × 6/98 × 6 = 96/588 - Add the two like fractions:
567/588 + 96/588 = 567 + 96/588 = 663/588 - 663/588 simplified gives 221/196
- So, 81/84 + 16/98 = 221/196
In mixed form: 125/196
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