Add 21/42 and 63/98
21/42 + 63/98 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
21/42 = 21 × 7/42 × 7 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294 - Add the two like fractions:
147/294 + 189/294 = 147 + 189/294 = 336/294 - 336/294 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 21/42 + 63/98 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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