Add 10/21 and 56/98
10/21 + 56/98 is 22/21.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 14/21 × 14 = 140/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
56/98 = 56 × 3/98 × 3 = 168/294 - Add the two like fractions:
140/294 + 168/294 = 140 + 168/294 = 308/294 - 308/294 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 10/21 + 56/98 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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