Add 98/21 and 6/28
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 6/28
98/21 + 6/28 is 205/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 18/84 = 392 + 18/84 = 410/84 - 410/84 simplified gives 205/42
- So, 98/21 + 6/28 = 205/42
In mixed form: 437/42
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