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Add 84/98 and 98/80

1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 1 18/80

84/98 + 98/80 is 583/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    84/98 = 84 × 40/98 × 40 = 3360/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    98/80 = 98 × 49/80 × 49 = 4802/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/3920 + 4802/3920 = 3360 + 4802/3920 = 8162/3920
  5. 8162/3920 simplified gives 583/280
  6. So, 84/98 + 98/80 = 583/280
    In mixed form: 223/280

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