Add 21/98 and 28/42
21/98 + 28/42 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
28/42 = 28 × 7/42 × 7 = 196/294 - Add the two like fractions:
63/294 + 196/294 = 63 + 196/294 = 259/294 - 259/294 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 21/98 + 28/42 = 37/42
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