Add 21/28 and 27/98
21/28 + 27/98 is 201/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
21/28 = 21 × 7/28 × 7 = 147/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196 - Add the two like fractions:
147/196 + 54/196 = 147 + 54/196 = 201/196 - So, 21/28 + 27/98 = 201/196
In mixed form: 15/196
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