Add 3/98 and 54/21, Solve 3/98 + 2 12/21 as a fraction

Add 3/98 and 54/21

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 2 12/21

3/98 + 54/21 is 255/98.

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,
54/21 = 54 × 14/21 × 14 = 756/294
Add the two like fractions:
9/294 + 756/294 = 9 + 756/294 = 765/294
765/294 simplified gives 255/98
So, 3/98 + 54/21 = 255/98
In mixed form: 259/98

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