Add 20/21 and 84/98
20/21 + 84/98 is 38/21.
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,
20/21 = 20 × 14/21 × 14 = 280/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294 - Add the two like fractions:
280/294 + 252/294 = 280 + 252/294 = 532/294 - 532/294 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 20/21 + 84/98 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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