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Add 84/80 and 75/98

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 75/98

84/80 + 75/98 is 1779/980.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    84/80 = 84 × 49/80 × 49 = 4116/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    75/98 = 75 × 40/98 × 40 = 3000/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/3920 + 3000/3920 = 4116 + 3000/3920 = 7116/3920
  5. 7116/3920 simplified gives 1779/980
  6. So, 84/80 + 75/98 = 1779/980
    In mixed form: 1799/980

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