Add 6/98 and 24/21, Solve 6/98 + 1 3/21 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 24/21

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/21

6/98 + 24/21 is 59/49.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
24/21 = 24 × 14/21 × 14 = 336/294
Add the two like fractions:
18/294 + 336/294 = 18 + 336/294 = 354/294
354/294 simplified gives 59/49
So, 6/98 + 24/21 = 59/49
In mixed form: 110/49

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