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Add 21/50 and 84/98

21/50 + 84/98 is 447/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    21/50 = 21 × 49/50 × 49 = 1029/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    84/98 = 84 × 25/98 × 25 = 2100/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/2450 + 2100/2450 = 1029 + 2100/2450 = 3129/2450
  5. 3129/2450 simplified gives 447/350
  6. So, 21/50 + 84/98 = 447/350
    In mixed form: 197/350

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