Add 75/98 and 9/21
75/98 + 9/21 is 117/98.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
9/21 = 9 × 14/21 × 14 = 126/294 - Add the two like fractions:
225/294 + 126/294 = 225 + 126/294 = 351/294 - 351/294 simplified gives 117/98
- So, 75/98 + 9/21 = 117/98
In mixed form: 119/98
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