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Add 72/98 and 14/21

72/98 + 14/21 is 206/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    14/21 = 14 × 14/21 × 14 = 196/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/294 + 196/294 = 216 + 196/294 = 412/294
  5. 412/294 simplified gives 206/147
  6. So, 72/98 + 14/21 = 206/147
    In mixed form: 159/147

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