Add 21/98 and 80/4
1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 20 0/4
21/98 + 80/4 is 283/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 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 4 × 49 = 196,
80/4 = 80 × 49/4 × 49 = 3920/196 - Add the two like fractions:
42/196 + 3920/196 = 42 + 3920/196 = 3962/196 - 3962/196 simplified gives 283/14
- So, 21/98 + 80/4 = 283/14
In mixed form: 203/14
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