Add 7/14 and 21/49
7/14 + 21/49 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
7/14 = 7 × 7/14 × 7 = 49/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
21/49 = 21 × 2/49 × 2 = 42/98 - Add the two like fractions:
49/98 + 42/98 = 49 + 42/98 = 91/98 - 91/98 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 7/14 + 21/49 = 13/14
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