Add 81/84 and 24/98
81/84 + 24/98 is 237/196.
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,
24/98 = 24 × 6/98 × 6 = 144/588 - Add the two like fractions:
567/588 + 144/588 = 567 + 144/588 = 711/588 - 711/588 simplified gives 237/196
- So, 81/84 + 24/98 = 237/196
In mixed form: 141/196
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