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Add 2/21 and 35/98

2/21 + 35/98 is 19/42.

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,
    2/21 = 2 × 14/21 × 14 = 28/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    35/98 = 35 × 3/98 × 3 = 105/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/294 + 105/294 = 28 + 105/294 = 133/294
  5. 133/294 simplified gives 19/42
  6. So, 2/21 + 35/98 = 19/42

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