Add 6/98 and 42/21
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 2 0/21
6/98 + 42/21 is 101/49.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
42/21 = 42 × 14/21 × 14 = 588/294 - Add the two like fractions:
18/294 + 588/294 = 18 + 588/294 = 606/294 - 606/294 simplified gives 101/49
- So, 6/98 + 42/21 = 101/49
In mixed form: 23/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/98+42/21 6/98+84/21 18/98+42/21 6/98+42/63 30/98+42/21 42/98+42/21