Add 9/98 and 21/84
9/98 + 21/84 is 67/196.
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,
21/84 = 21 × 7/84 × 7 = 147/588 - Add the two like fractions:
54/588 + 147/588 = 54 + 147/588 = 201/588 - 201/588 simplified gives 67/196
- So, 9/98 + 21/84 = 67/196
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