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Add 6/21 and 5/98

6/21 + 5/98 is 33/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    6/21 = 6 × 14/21 × 14 = 84/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/294 + 15/294 = 84 + 15/294 = 99/294
  5. 99/294 simplified gives 33/98
  6. So, 6/21 + 5/98 = 33/98

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