Add 21/98 and 45/75
21/98 + 45/75 is 57/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
21/98 = 21 × 75/98 × 75 = 1575/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
45/75 = 45 × 98/75 × 98 = 4410/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/7350 + 4410/7350 = 1575 + 4410/7350 = 5985/7350 - 5985/7350 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 21/98 + 45/75 = 57/70
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