Add 84/98 and 8/49
84/98 + 8/49 is 50/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
84/98 = 84 × 1/98 × 1 = 84/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98 - Add the two like fractions:
84/98 + 16/98 = 84 + 16/98 = 100/98 - 100/98 simplified gives 50/49
- So, 84/98 + 8/49 = 50/49
In mixed form: 11/49
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