Add 84/98 and 21/35
84/98 + 21/35 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
84/98 = 84 × 5/98 × 5 = 420/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
21/35 = 21 × 14/35 × 14 = 294/490 - Add the two like fractions:
420/490 + 294/490 = 420 + 294/490 = 714/490 - 714/490 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 84/98 + 21/35 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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