Add 1/98 and 21/3
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 7 0/3
1/98 + 21/3 is 687/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
21/3 = 21 × 98/3 × 98 = 2058/294 - Add the two like fractions:
3/294 + 2058/294 = 3 + 2058/294 = 2061/294 - 2061/294 simplified gives 687/98
- So, 1/98 + 21/3 = 687/98
In mixed form: 71/98
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