Add 98/21 and 42/4
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 10 2/4
98/21 + 42/4 is 91/6.
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,
42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84 - Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 882/84 = 392 + 882/84 = 1274/84 - 1274/84 simplified gives 91/6
- So, 98/21 + 42/4 = 91/6
In mixed form: 151/6
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