Add 24/21 and 5/98, Solve 1 3/21 + 5/98 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 5/98

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 5/98

24/21 + 5/98 is 117/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
24/21 = 24 × 14/21 × 14 = 336/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
Add the two like fractions:
336/294 + 15/294 = 336 + 15/294 = 351/294
351/294 simplified gives 117/98
So, 24/21 + 5/98 = 117/98
In mixed form: 119/98

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