Add 21/8 and 6/98, Solve 2 5/8 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 21/8 and 6/98

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 6/98

21/8 + 6/98 is 1053/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
21/8 = 21 × 49/8 × 49 = 1029/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
6/98 = 6 × 4/98 × 4 = 24/392
Add the two like fractions:
1029/392 + 24/392 = 1029 + 24/392 = 1053/392
So, 21/8 + 6/98 = 1053/392
In mixed form: 2269/392

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