Add 98/21 and 36/4
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 9 0/4
98/21 + 36/4 is 41/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
98/21 = 98 × 4/21 × 4 = 392/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
36/4 = 36 × 21/4 × 21 = 756/84 - Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 756/84 = 392 + 756/84 = 1148/84 - 1148/84 simplified gives 41/3
- So, 98/21 + 36/4 = 41/3
In mixed form: 132/3
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