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Add 21/75 and 90/98

21/75 + 90/98 is 1468/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    21/75 = 21 × 98/75 × 98 = 2058/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    90/98 = 90 × 75/98 × 75 = 6750/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/7350 + 6750/7350 = 2058 + 6750/7350 = 8808/7350
  5. 8808/7350 simplified gives 1468/1225
  6. So, 21/75 + 90/98 = 1468/1225
    In mixed form: 1243/1225

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