Add 49/98 and 1/21
49/98 + 1/21 is 23/42.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 3/98 × 3 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
1/21 = 1 × 14/21 × 14 = 14/294 - Add the two like fractions:
147/294 + 14/294 = 147 + 14/294 = 161/294 - 161/294 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 49/98 + 1/21 = 23/42
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