Add 3/98 and 27/21, Solve 3/98 + 1 6/21 as a fraction

Add 3/98 and 27/21

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/21

3/98 + 27/21 is 129/98.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
27/21 = 27 × 14/21 × 14 = 378/294
Add the two like fractions:
9/294 + 378/294 = 9 + 378/294 = 387/294
387/294 simplified gives 129/98
So, 3/98 + 27/21 = 129/98
In mixed form: 131/98

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