Add 49/98 and 16/21
49/98 + 16/21 is 53/42.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 14/21 × 14 = 224/294 - Add the two like fractions:
147/294 + 224/294 = 147 + 224/294 = 371/294 - 371/294 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 49/98 + 16/21 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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