Add 21/18 and 4/98, Solve 1 3/18 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 21/18 and 4/98

1^st number: 1 3/18, 2^nd number: 4/98

21/18 + 4/98 is 355/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
21/18 = 21 × 49/18 × 49 = 1029/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
Add the two like fractions:
1029/882 + 36/882 = 1029 + 36/882 = 1065/882
1065/882 simplified gives 355/294
So, 21/18 + 4/98 = 355/294
In mixed form: 161/294

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