Add 9/84 and 48/98
9/84 + 48/98 is 117/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
9/84 = 9 × 7/84 × 7 = 63/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
48/98 = 48 × 6/98 × 6 = 288/588 - Add the two like fractions:
63/588 + 288/588 = 63 + 288/588 = 351/588 - 351/588 simplified gives 117/196
- So, 9/84 + 48/98 = 117/196
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