Add 84/98 and 7/48
84/98 + 7/48 is 337/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
84/98 = 84 × 24/98 × 24 = 2016/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2352 + 343/2352 = 2016 + 343/2352 = 2359/2352 - 2359/2352 simplified gives 337/336
- So, 84/98 + 7/48 = 337/336
In mixed form: 11/336
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