Add 4/98 and 21/18, Solve 4/98 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 4/98 and 21/18

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

4/98 + 21/18 is 355/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
21/18 = 21 × 49/18 × 49 = 1029/882
Add the two like fractions:
36/882 + 1029/882 = 36 + 1029/882 = 1065/882
1065/882 simplified gives 355/294
So, 4/98 + 21/18 = 355/294
In mixed form: 161/294

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