Add 21/96 and 6/98
21/96 + 6/98 is 439/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
21/96 = 21 × 49/96 × 49 = 1029/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
6/98 = 6 × 48/98 × 48 = 288/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/4704 + 288/4704 = 1029 + 288/4704 = 1317/4704 - 1317/4704 simplified gives 439/1568
- So, 21/96 + 6/98 = 439/1568
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