Add 7/98 and 21/9, Solve 7/98 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 21/9

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

7/98 + 21/9 is 101/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882
Add the two like fractions:
63/882 + 2058/882 = 63 + 2058/882 = 2121/882
2121/882 simplified gives 101/42
So, 7/98 + 21/9 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42

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