Add 98/21 and 27/24, Solve 4 14/21 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 27/24

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

98/21 + 27/24 is 139/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
98/21 = 98 × 8/21 × 8 = 784/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
Add the two like fractions:
784/168 + 189/168 = 784 + 189/168 = 973/168
973/168 simplified gives 139/24
So, 98/21 + 27/24 = 139/24
In mixed form: 519/24

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