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Add 5/98 and 8/21

5/98 + 8/21 is 127/294.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    8/21 = 8 × 14/21 × 14 = 112/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/294 + 112/294 = 15 + 112/294 = 127/294
  5. So, 5/98 + 8/21 = 127/294

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