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Add 21/14 and 1/98

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 1/98

21/14 + 1/98 is 74/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    21/14 = 21 × 7/14 × 7 = 147/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/98 + 1/98 = 147 + 1/98 = 148/98
  5. 148/98 simplified gives 74/49
  6. So, 21/14 + 1/98 = 74/49
    In mixed form: 125/49

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