Add 75/21 and 18/98, Solve 3 12/21 + 18/98 as a fraction

Add 75/21 and 18/98

1^st number: 3 12/21, 2^nd number: 18/98

75/21 + 18/98 is 184/49.

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,
75/21 = 75 × 14/21 × 14 = 1050/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
18/98 = 18 × 3/98 × 3 = 54/294
Add the two like fractions:
1050/294 + 54/294 = 1050 + 54/294 = 1104/294
1104/294 simplified gives 184/49
So, 75/21 + 18/98 = 184/49
In mixed form: 337/49

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