Add 7/21 and 35/98
7/21 + 35/98 is 29/42.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 14/21 × 14 = 98/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
35/98 = 35 × 3/98 × 3 = 105/294 - Add the two like fractions:
98/294 + 105/294 = 98 + 105/294 = 203/294 - 203/294 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 7/21 + 35/98 = 29/42
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