Add 96/98 and 5/21
96/98 + 5/21 is 179/147.
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,
96/98 = 96 × 3/98 × 3 = 288/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
5/21 = 5 × 14/21 × 14 = 70/294 - Add the two like fractions:
288/294 + 70/294 = 288 + 70/294 = 358/294 - 358/294 simplified gives 179/147
- So, 96/98 + 5/21 = 179/147
In mixed form: 132/147
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