Add 16/98 and 21/75
16/98 + 21/75 is 543/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
16/98 = 16 × 75/98 × 75 = 1200/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
21/75 = 21 × 98/75 × 98 = 2058/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/7350 + 2058/7350 = 1200 + 2058/7350 = 3258/7350 - 3258/7350 simplified gives 543/1225
- So, 16/98 + 21/75 = 543/1225
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