Add 14/98 and 48/9, Solve 14/98 + 5 3/9 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 48/9

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 5 3/9

14/98 + 48/9 is 115/21.

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,
14/98 = 14 × 9/98 × 9 = 126/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
48/9 = 48 × 98/9 × 98 = 4704/882
Add the two like fractions:
126/882 + 4704/882 = 126 + 4704/882 = 4830/882
4830/882 simplified gives 115/21
So, 14/98 + 48/9 = 115/21
In mixed form: 510/21

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