Add 84/21 and 4/98
1st number: 4 0/21, 2nd number: 4/98
84/21 + 4/98 is 198/49.
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,
84/21 = 84 × 14/21 × 14 = 1176/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/294 + 12/294 = 1176 + 12/294 = 1188/294 - 1188/294 simplified gives 198/49
- So, 84/21 + 4/98 = 198/49
In mixed form: 42/49
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