Add 24/98 and 7/21
24/98 + 7/21 is 85/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
7/21 = 7 × 14/21 × 14 = 98/294 - Add the two like fractions:
72/294 + 98/294 = 72 + 98/294 = 170/294 - 170/294 simplified gives 85/147
- So, 24/98 + 7/21 = 85/147
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