Add 21/6 and 98/3
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 32 2/3
21/6 + 98/3 is 217/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
21/6 = 21 × 1/6 × 1 = 21/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
98/3 = 98 × 2/3 × 2 = 196/6 - Add the two like fractions:
21/6 + 196/6 = 21 + 196/6 = 217/6 - So, 21/6 + 98/3 = 217/6
In mixed form: 361/6
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