Add 21/3 and 75/98
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 75/98
21/3 + 75/98 is 761/98.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/294 + 225/294 = 2058 + 225/294 = 2283/294 - 2283/294 simplified gives 761/98
- So, 21/3 + 75/98 = 761/98
In mixed form: 775/98
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