Add 84/98 and 3/28
84/98 + 3/28 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
84/98 = 84 × 2/98 × 2 = 168/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
3/28 = 3 × 7/28 × 7 = 21/196 - Add the two like fractions:
168/196 + 21/196 = 168 + 21/196 = 189/196 - 189/196 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 84/98 + 3/28 = 27/28
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