Add 21/98 and 42/27
1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 1 15/27
21/98 + 42/27 is 223/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
21/98 = 21 × 27/98 × 27 = 567/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
42/27 = 42 × 98/27 × 98 = 4116/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
567/2646 + 4116/2646 = 567 + 4116/2646 = 4683/2646 - 4683/2646 simplified gives 223/126
- So, 21/98 + 42/27 = 223/126
In mixed form: 197/126
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