Add 98/2 and 14/21, Solve 49 0/2 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 98/2 and 14/21

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/21

98/2 + 14/21 is 149/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
98/2 = 98 × 21/2 × 21 = 2058/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
14/21 = 14 × 2/21 × 2 = 28/42
Add the two like fractions:
2058/42 + 28/42 = 2058 + 28/42 = 2086/42
2086/42 simplified gives 149/3
So, 98/2 + 14/21 = 149/3
In mixed form: 492/3

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