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Add 1/98 and 15/21

1/98 + 15/21 is 71/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    15/21 = 15 × 14/21 × 14 = 210/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/294 + 210/294 = 3 + 210/294 = 213/294
  5. 213/294 simplified gives 71/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 15/21 = 71/98

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