Add 6/21 and 98/45, Solve 6/21 + 2 8/45 as a fraction

Add 6/21 and 98/45

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

6/21 + 98/45 is 776/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
6/21 = 6 × 15/21 × 15 = 90/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315
Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 686/315 = 90 + 686/315 = 776/315
So, 6/21 + 98/45 = 776/315
In mixed form: 2146/315

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