Add 21/98 and 98/3, Solve 21/98 + 32 2/3 as a fraction

Add 21/98 and 98/3

1^st number: 21/98, 2^nd number: 32 2/3

21/98 + 98/3 is 1381/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
98/3 = 98 × 98/3 × 98 = 9604/294
Add the two like fractions:
63/294 + 9604/294 = 63 + 9604/294 = 9667/294
9667/294 simplified gives 1381/42
So, 21/98 + 98/3 = 1381/42
In mixed form: 3237/42

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