Add 12/21 and 16/98, Solve 12/21 + 16/98 as a fraction

Add 12/21 and 16/98

12/21 + 16/98 is 36/49.

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,
12/21 = 12 × 14/21 × 14 = 168/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294
Add the two like fractions:
168/294 + 48/294 = 168 + 48/294 = 216/294
216/294 simplified gives 36/49
So, 12/21 + 16/98 = 36/49

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