Add 98/4 and 18/21
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 18/21
98/4 + 18/21 is 355/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
98/4 = 98 × 21/4 × 21 = 2058/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
18/21 = 18 × 4/21 × 4 = 72/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/84 + 72/84 = 2058 + 72/84 = 2130/84 - 2130/84 simplified gives 355/14
- So, 98/4 + 18/21 = 355/14
In mixed form: 255/14
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