Add 98/21 and 30/96
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 30/96
98/21 + 30/96 is 239/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
98/21 = 98 × 32/21 × 32 = 3136/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/672 + 210/672 = 3136 + 210/672 = 3346/672 - 3346/672 simplified gives 239/48
- So, 98/21 + 30/96 = 239/48
In mixed form: 447/48
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