Add 2/21 and 12/98
2/21 + 12/98 is 32/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
2/21 = 2 × 14/21 × 14 = 28/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294 - Add the two like fractions:
28/294 + 36/294 = 28 + 36/294 = 64/294 - 64/294 simplified gives 32/147
- So, 2/21 + 12/98 = 32/147
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