Add 84/28 and 96/98
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 96/98
84/28 + 96/98 is 195/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
84/28 = 84 × 7/28 × 7 = 588/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
96/98 = 96 × 2/98 × 2 = 192/196 - Add the two like fractions:
588/196 + 192/196 = 588 + 192/196 = 780/196 - 780/196 simplified gives 195/49
- So, 84/28 + 96/98 = 195/49
In mixed form: 348/49
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