Add 3/98 and 21/5, Solve 3/98 + 4 1/5 as a fraction

Add 3/98 and 21/5

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 4 1/5

3/98 + 21/5 is 2073/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
21/5 = 21 × 98/5 × 98 = 2058/490
Add the two like fractions:
15/490 + 2058/490 = 15 + 2058/490 = 2073/490
So, 3/98 + 21/5 = 2073/490
In mixed form: 4113/490

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