Add 98/40 and 9/84
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 9/84
98/40 + 9/84 is 179/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
98/40 = 98 × 21/40 × 21 = 2058/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
9/84 = 9 × 10/84 × 10 = 90/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/840 + 90/840 = 2058 + 90/840 = 2148/840 - 2148/840 simplified gives 179/70
- So, 98/40 + 9/84 = 179/70
In mixed form: 239/70
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