Add 98/21 and 27/6, Solve 4 14/21 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 27/6

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

98/21 + 27/6 is 55/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42
Add the two like fractions:
196/42 + 189/42 = 196 + 189/42 = 385/42
385/42 simplified gives 55/6
So, 98/21 + 27/6 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6

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