Add 3/21 and 75/98
3/21 + 75/98 is 89/98.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294 - Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 225/294 = 42 + 225/294 = 267/294 - 267/294 simplified gives 89/98
- So, 3/21 + 75/98 = 89/98
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