Add 24/6 and 98/21, Solve 4 0/6 + 4 14/21 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 98/21

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 4 14/21

24/6 + 98/21 is 26/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
24/6 = 24 × 7/6 × 7 = 168/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42
Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 196/42 = 168 + 196/42 = 364/42
364/42 simplified gives 26/3
So, 24/6 + 98/21 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3

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