Add 84/98 and 1/21
84/98 + 1/21 is 19/21.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
1/21 = 1 × 14/21 × 14 = 14/294 - Add the two like fractions:
252/294 + 14/294 = 252 + 14/294 = 266/294 - 266/294 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 84/98 + 1/21 = 19/21
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