Add 1/98 and 21/84
1/98 + 21/84 is 51/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
21/84 = 21 × 7/84 × 7 = 147/588 - Add the two like fractions:
6/588 + 147/588 = 6 + 147/588 = 153/588 - 153/588 simplified gives 51/196
- So, 1/98 + 21/84 = 51/196
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