Add 21/84 and 42/98
21/84 + 42/98 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
21/84 = 21 × 7/84 × 7 = 147/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588 - Add the two like fractions:
147/588 + 252/588 = 147 + 252/588 = 399/588 - 399/588 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 21/84 + 42/98 = 19/28
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