Add 84/98 and 2/9
84/98 + 2/9 is 68/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
84/98 = 84 × 9/98 × 9 = 756/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Add the two like fractions:
756/882 + 196/882 = 756 + 196/882 = 952/882 - 952/882 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 84/98 + 2/9 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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