Add 16/21 and 20/98
16/21 + 20/98 is 142/147.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 14/21 × 14 = 224/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294 - Add the two like fractions:
224/294 + 60/294 = 224 + 60/294 = 284/294 - 284/294 simplified gives 142/147
- So, 16/21 + 20/98 = 142/147
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