Add 21/5 and 8/98, Solve 4 1/5 + 8/98 as a fraction

Add 21/5 and 8/98

1^st number: 4 1/5, 2^nd number: 8/98

21/5 + 8/98 is 1049/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
21/5 = 21 × 98/5 × 98 = 2058/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490
Add the two like fractions:
2058/490 + 40/490 = 2058 + 40/490 = 2098/490
2098/490 simplified gives 1049/245
So, 21/5 + 8/98 = 1049/245
In mixed form: 469/245

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