Add 81/98 and 18/84
81/98 + 18/84 is 51/49.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 6/98 × 6 = 486/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
18/84 = 18 × 7/84 × 7 = 126/588 - Add the two like fractions:
486/588 + 126/588 = 486 + 126/588 = 612/588 - 612/588 simplified gives 51/49
- So, 81/98 + 18/84 = 51/49
In mixed form: 12/49
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