Add 98/21 and 7/14
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 7/14
98/21 + 7/14 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42 - Add the two like fractions:
196/42 + 21/42 = 196 + 21/42 = 217/42 - 217/42 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 98/21 + 7/14 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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