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Add 4/98 and 20/21

4/98 + 20/21 is 146/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    20/21 = 20 × 14/21 × 14 = 280/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/294 + 280/294 = 12 + 280/294 = 292/294
  5. 292/294 simplified gives 146/147
  6. So, 4/98 + 20/21 = 146/147

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