Add 4/98 and 15/21
4/98 + 15/21 is 37/49.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
15/21 = 15 × 14/21 × 14 = 210/294 - Add the two like fractions:
12/294 + 210/294 = 12 + 210/294 = 222/294 - 222/294 simplified gives 37/49
- So, 4/98 + 15/21 = 37/49
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