Add 98/84 and 9/16
1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 9/16
98/84 + 9/16 is 83/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
98/84 = 98 × 4/84 × 4 = 392/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
392/336 + 189/336 = 392 + 189/336 = 581/336 - 581/336 simplified gives 83/48
- So, 98/84 + 9/16 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48
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