Add 21/98 and 12/28
21/98 + 12/28 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
21/98 = 21 × 2/98 × 2 = 42/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
12/28 = 12 × 7/28 × 7 = 84/196 - Add the two like fractions:
42/196 + 84/196 = 42 + 84/196 = 126/196 - 126/196 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 21/98 + 12/28 = 9/14
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