Add 21/98 and 6/54
21/98 + 6/54 is 41/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 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 54 × 49 = 2646,
6/54 = 6 × 49/54 × 49 = 294/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
567/2646 + 294/2646 = 567 + 294/2646 = 861/2646 - 861/2646 simplified gives 41/126
- So, 21/98 + 6/54 = 41/126
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