Add 21/56 and 30/98
21/56 + 30/98 is 267/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
21/56 = 21 × 7/56 × 7 = 147/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
30/98 = 30 × 4/98 × 4 = 120/392 - Add the two like fractions:
147/392 + 120/392 = 147 + 120/392 = 267/392 - So, 21/56 + 30/98 = 267/392
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