Add 1/98 and 48/21, Solve 1/98 + 2 6/21 as a fraction

Add 1/98 and 48/21

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/21

1/98 + 48/21 is 225/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
48/21 = 48 × 14/21 × 14 = 672/294
Add the two like fractions:
3/294 + 672/294 = 3 + 672/294 = 675/294
675/294 simplified gives 225/98
So, 1/98 + 48/21 = 225/98
In mixed form: 229/98

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