Add 84/98 and 30/35
84/98 + 30/35 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
84/98 = 84 × 5/98 × 5 = 420/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
30/35 = 30 × 14/35 × 14 = 420/490 - Add the two like fractions:
420/490 + 420/490 = 420 + 420/490 = 840/490 - 840/490 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 84/98 + 30/35 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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