Add 9/84 and 72/98
9/84 + 72/98 is 165/196.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588 - Add the two like fractions:
63/588 + 432/588 = 63 + 432/588 = 495/588 - 495/588 simplified gives 165/196
- So, 9/84 + 72/98 = 165/196
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