Add 21/3 and 12/98
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 12/98
21/3 + 12/98 is 349/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
21/3 = 21 × 98/3 × 98 = 2058/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/294 + 36/294 = 2058 + 36/294 = 2094/294 - 2094/294 simplified gives 349/49
- So, 21/3 + 12/98 = 349/49
In mixed form: 76/49
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