Add 98/21 and 42/72
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 42/72
98/21 + 42/72 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
98/21 = 98 × 24/21 × 24 = 2352/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/504 + 294/504 = 2352 + 294/504 = 2646/504 - 2646/504 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 98/21 + 42/72 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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