Add 21/98 and 6/28
21/98 + 6/28 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
21/98 = 21 × 2/98 × 2 = 42/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
6/28 = 6 × 7/28 × 7 = 42/196 - Add the two like fractions:
42/196 + 42/196 = 42 + 42/196 = 84/196 - 84/196 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 21/98 + 6/28 = 3/7
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