Add 9/98 and 21/28
9/98 + 21/28 is 165/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
21/28 = 21 × 7/28 × 7 = 147/196 - Add the two like fractions:
18/196 + 147/196 = 18 + 147/196 = 165/196 - So, 9/98 + 21/28 = 165/196
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