Add 5/12 and 21/98
5/12 + 21/98 is 53/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
21/98 = 21 × 6/98 × 6 = 126/588 - Add the two like fractions:
245/588 + 126/588 = 245 + 126/588 = 371/588 - 371/588 simplified gives 53/84
- So, 5/12 + 21/98 = 53/84
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