Add 50/98 and 10/21
50/98 + 10/21 is 145/147.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
10/21 = 10 × 14/21 × 14 = 140/294 - Add the two like fractions:
150/294 + 140/294 = 150 + 140/294 = 290/294 - 290/294 simplified gives 145/147
- So, 50/98 + 10/21 = 145/147
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