Add 6/21 and 5/98
6/21 + 5/98 is 33/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
6/21 = 6 × 14/21 × 14 = 84/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Add the two like fractions:
84/294 + 15/294 = 84 + 15/294 = 99/294 - 99/294 simplified gives 33/98
- So, 6/21 + 5/98 = 33/98
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