Add 6/98 and 21/4
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 5 1/4
6/98 + 21/4 is 1041/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
21/4 = 21 × 49/4 × 49 = 1029/196 - Add the two like fractions:
12/196 + 1029/196 = 12 + 1029/196 = 1041/196 - So, 6/98 + 21/4 = 1041/196
In mixed form: 561/196
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