Add 25/6 and 21/98
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 21/98
25/6 + 21/98 is 92/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
25/6 = 25 × 49/6 × 49 = 1225/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/294 + 63/294 = 1225 + 63/294 = 1288/294 - 1288/294 simplified gives 92/21
- So, 25/6 + 21/98 = 92/21
In mixed form: 48/21
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