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Add 10/21 and 9/98

10/21 + 9/98 is 167/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    10/21 = 10 × 14/21 × 14 = 140/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/294 + 27/294 = 140 + 27/294 = 167/294
  5. So, 10/21 + 9/98 = 167/294

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