Add 14/21 and 49/98
14/21 + 49/98 is 7/6.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 14/21 × 14 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
49/98 = 49 × 3/98 × 3 = 147/294 - Add the two like fractions:
196/294 + 147/294 = 196 + 147/294 = 343/294 - 343/294 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 14/21 + 49/98 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/21+49/98 14/42+49/98 42/21+49/98 14/63+49/98 70/21+49/98 98/21+49/98