Add 8/21 and 6/98
8/21 + 6/98 is 65/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
8/21 = 8 × 14/21 × 14 = 112/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294 - Add the two like fractions:
112/294 + 18/294 = 112 + 18/294 = 130/294 - 130/294 simplified gives 65/147
- So, 8/21 + 6/98 = 65/147
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