Add 14/98 and 21/9, Solve 14/98 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 21/9

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

14/98 + 21/9 is 52/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
14/98 = 14 × 9/98 × 9 = 126/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882
Add the two like fractions:
126/882 + 2058/882 = 126 + 2058/882 = 2184/882
2184/882 simplified gives 52/21
So, 14/98 + 21/9 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21

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