Add 3/21 and 27/98
3/21 + 27/98 is 41/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
3/21 = 3 × 14/21 × 14 = 42/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294 - Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 81/294 = 42 + 81/294 = 123/294 - 123/294 simplified gives 41/98
- So, 3/21 + 27/98 = 41/98
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