Add 2/98 and 32/21
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 11/21
2/98 + 32/21 is 227/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
32/21 = 32 × 14/21 × 14 = 448/294 - Add the two like fractions:
6/294 + 448/294 = 6 + 448/294 = 454/294 - 454/294 simplified gives 227/147
- So, 2/98 + 32/21 = 227/147
In mixed form: 180/147
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