Add 98/84 and 28/80
1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 28/80
98/84 + 28/80 is 91/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
98/84 = 98 × 20/84 × 20 = 1960/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
28/80 = 28 × 21/80 × 21 = 588/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1680 + 588/1680 = 1960 + 588/1680 = 2548/1680 - 2548/1680 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 98/84 + 28/80 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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