Add 21/98 and 5/9
21/98 + 5/9 is 97/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
21/98 = 21 × 9/98 × 9 = 189/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Add the two like fractions:
189/882 + 490/882 = 189 + 490/882 = 679/882 - 679/882 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 21/98 + 5/9 = 97/126
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