Add 21/98 and 6/9
21/98 + 6/9 is 37/42.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882 - Add the two like fractions:
189/882 + 588/882 = 189 + 588/882 = 777/882 - 777/882 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 21/98 + 6/9 = 37/42
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