Add 75/36 and 21/98, Solve 2 3/36 + 21/98 as a fraction

Add 75/36 and 21/98

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 21/98

75/36 + 21/98 is 193/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
75/36 = 75 × 49/36 × 49 = 3675/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
21/98 = 21 × 18/98 × 18 = 378/1764
Add the two like fractions:
3675/1764 + 378/1764 = 3675 + 378/1764 = 4053/1764
4053/1764 simplified gives 193/84
So, 75/36 + 21/98 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84

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