Add 98/21 and 3/8
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 3/8
98/21 + 3/8 is 121/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
98/21 = 98 × 8/21 × 8 = 784/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
784/168 + 63/168 = 784 + 63/168 = 847/168 - 847/168 simplified gives 121/24
- So, 98/21 + 3/8 = 121/24
In mixed form: 51/24
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