Add 21/98 and 4/6
21/98 + 4/6 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 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 6 × 49 = 294,
4/6 = 4 × 49/6 × 49 = 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 + 4/6 = 37/42
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