Add 98/21 and 10/45, Solve 4 14/21 + 10/45 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 10/45

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 10/45

98/21 + 10/45 is 44/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
98/21 = 98 × 15/21 × 15 = 1470/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
10/45 = 10 × 7/45 × 7 = 70/315
Add the two like fractions:
1470/315 + 70/315 = 1470 + 70/315 = 1540/315
1540/315 simplified gives 44/9
So, 98/21 + 10/45 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9

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