Add 30/21 and 3/98, Solve 1 9/21 + 3/98 as a fraction

Add 30/21 and 3/98

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 3/98

30/21 + 3/98 is 143/98.

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,
30/21 = 30 × 14/21 × 14 = 420/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
Add the two like fractions:
420/294 + 9/294 = 420 + 9/294 = 429/294
429/294 simplified gives 143/98
So, 30/21 + 3/98 = 143/98
In mixed form: 145/98

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