Add 36/21 and 4/98, Solve 1 15/21 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 36/21 and 4/98

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 4/98

36/21 + 4/98 is 86/49.

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,
36/21 = 36 × 14/21 × 14 = 504/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
Add the two like fractions:
504/294 + 12/294 = 504 + 12/294 = 516/294
516/294 simplified gives 86/49
So, 36/21 + 4/98 = 86/49
In mixed form: 137/49

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