Add 21/81 and 24/98
21/81 + 24/98 is 667/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
21/81 = 21 × 98/81 × 98 = 2058/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
24/98 = 24 × 81/98 × 81 = 1944/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/7938 + 1944/7938 = 2058 + 1944/7938 = 4002/7938 - 4002/7938 simplified gives 667/1323
- So, 21/81 + 24/98 = 667/1323
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