Add 2/25 and 98/21, Solve 2/25 + 4 14/21 as a fraction

Add 2/25 and 98/21

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 4 14/21

2/25 + 98/21 is 356/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
2/25 = 2 × 21/25 × 21 = 42/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
98/21 = 98 × 25/21 × 25 = 2450/525
Add the two like fractions:
42/525 + 2450/525 = 42 + 2450/525 = 2492/525
2492/525 simplified gives 356/75
So, 2/25 + 98/21 = 356/75
In mixed form: 456/75

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