Add 98/21 and 36/72, Solve 4 14/21 + 36/72 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 36/72

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 36/72

98/21 + 36/72 is 31/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
98/21 = 98 × 24/21 × 24 = 2352/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
36/72 = 36 × 7/72 × 7 = 252/504
Add the two like fractions:
2352/504 + 252/504 = 2352 + 252/504 = 2604/504
2604/504 simplified gives 31/6
So, 98/21 + 36/72 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6

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