Add 21/98 and 7/49
21/98 + 7/49 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
21/98 = 21 × 1/98 × 1 = 21/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
7/49 = 7 × 2/49 × 2 = 14/98 - Add the two like fractions:
21/98 + 14/98 = 21 + 14/98 = 35/98 - 35/98 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 21/98 + 7/49 = 5/14
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