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Add 84/98 and 28/7

1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 4 0/7

84/98 + 28/7 is 34/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    84/98 = 84 × 1/98 × 1 = 84/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    28/7 = 28 × 14/7 × 14 = 392/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/98 + 392/98 = 84 + 392/98 = 476/98
  5. 476/98 simplified gives 34/7
  6. So, 84/98 + 28/7 = 34/7
    In mixed form: 46/7

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