Add 98/28 and 2/21
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 2/21
98/28 + 2/21 is 151/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
98/28 = 98 × 3/28 × 3 = 294/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84 - Add the two like fractions:
294/84 + 8/84 = 294 + 8/84 = 302/84 - 302/84 simplified gives 151/42
- So, 98/28 + 2/21 = 151/42
In mixed form: 325/42
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