Add 9/98 and 12/84
9/98 + 12/84 is 23/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
12/84 = 12 × 7/84 × 7 = 84/588 - Add the two like fractions:
54/588 + 84/588 = 54 + 84/588 = 138/588 - 138/588 simplified gives 23/98
- So, 9/98 + 12/84 = 23/98
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