Add 9/98 and 45/21, Solve 9/98 + 2 3/21 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 45/21

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

9/98 + 45/21 is 219/98.

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,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
45/21 = 45 × 14/21 × 14 = 630/294
Add the two like fractions:
27/294 + 630/294 = 27 + 630/294 = 657/294
657/294 simplified gives 219/98
So, 9/98 + 45/21 = 219/98
In mixed form: 223/98

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