Add 98/21 and 4/81
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 4/81
98/21 + 4/81 is 382/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
98/21 = 98 × 27/21 × 27 = 2646/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
4/81 = 4 × 7/81 × 7 = 28/567 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/567 + 28/567 = 2646 + 28/567 = 2674/567 - 2674/567 simplified gives 382/81
- So, 98/21 + 4/81 = 382/81
In mixed form: 458/81
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