Add 21/28 and 50/98
21/28 + 50/98 is 247/196.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 2/98 × 2 = 100/196 - Add the two like fractions:
147/196 + 100/196 = 147 + 100/196 = 247/196 - So, 21/28 + 50/98 = 247/196
In mixed form: 151/196
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