Add 84/36 and 42/98
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 42/98
84/36 + 42/98 is 58/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
84/36 = 84 × 49/36 × 49 = 4116/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
42/98 = 42 × 18/98 × 18 = 756/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/1764 + 756/1764 = 4116 + 756/1764 = 4872/1764 - 4872/1764 simplified gives 58/21
- So, 84/36 + 42/98 = 58/21
In mixed form: 216/21
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