Add 98/21 and 4/5
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 4/5
98/21 + 4/5 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
98/21 = 98 × 5/21 × 5 = 490/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
4/5 = 4 × 21/5 × 21 = 84/105 - Add the two like fractions:
490/105 + 84/105 = 490 + 84/105 = 574/105 - 574/105 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 98/21 + 4/5 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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