Add 45/98 and 8/21
45/98 + 8/21 is 247/294.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
8/21 = 8 × 14/21 × 14 = 112/294 - Add the two like fractions:
135/294 + 112/294 = 135 + 112/294 = 247/294 - So, 45/98 + 8/21 = 247/294
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