Add 21/4 and 6/98, Solve 5 1/4 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 21/4 and 6/98

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 6/98

21/4 + 6/98 is 1041/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
21/4 = 21 × 49/4 × 49 = 1029/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196
Add the two like fractions:
1029/196 + 12/196 = 1029 + 12/196 = 1041/196
So, 21/4 + 6/98 = 1041/196
In mixed form: 561/196

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