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Add 21/28 and 30/98

21/28 + 30/98 is 207/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    21/28 = 21 × 7/28 × 7 = 147/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    30/98 = 30 × 2/98 × 2 = 60/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/196 + 60/196 = 147 + 60/196 = 207/196
  5. So, 21/28 + 30/98 = 207/196
    In mixed form: 111/196

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