Add 21/9 and 72/98
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 72/98
21/9 + 72/98 is 451/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/882 + 648/882 = 2058 + 648/882 = 2706/882 - 2706/882 simplified gives 451/147
- So, 21/9 + 72/98 = 451/147
In mixed form: 310/147
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