Add 84/98 and 60/90
84/98 + 60/90 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
84/98 = 84 × 45/98 × 45 = 3780/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
60/90 = 60 × 49/90 × 49 = 2940/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/4410 + 2940/4410 = 3780 + 2940/4410 = 6720/4410 - 6720/4410 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 84/98 + 60/90 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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