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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    21/3 = 21 × 98/3 × 98 = 2058/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/294 + 225/294 = 2058 + 225/294 = 2283/294
  5. 2283/294 simplified gives 761/98
  6. So, 21/3 + 75/98 = 761/98
    In mixed form: 775/98

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