Add 90/98 and 20/84
90/98 + 20/84 is 170/147.
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,
90/98 = 90 × 6/98 × 6 = 540/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
20/84 = 20 × 7/84 × 7 = 140/588 - Add the two like fractions:
540/588 + 140/588 = 540 + 140/588 = 680/588 - 680/588 simplified gives 170/147
- So, 90/98 + 20/84 = 170/147
In mixed form: 123/147
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