Add 84/98 and 27/84
84/98 + 27/84 is 33/28.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 6/98 × 6 = 504/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
27/84 = 27 × 7/84 × 7 = 189/588 - Add the two like fractions:
504/588 + 189/588 = 504 + 189/588 = 693/588 - 693/588 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 84/98 + 27/84 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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