Add 1/98 and 21/9, Solve 1/98 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 1/98 and 21/9

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

1/98 + 21/9 is 689/294.

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,
1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882
Add the two like fractions:
9/882 + 2058/882 = 9 + 2058/882 = 2067/882
2067/882 simplified gives 689/294
So, 1/98 + 21/9 = 689/294
In mixed form: 2101/294

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