Add 98/21 and 5/36, Solve 4 14/21 + 5/36 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 5/36

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 5/36

98/21 + 5/36 is 173/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
98/21 = 98 × 12/21 × 12 = 1176/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252
Add the two like fractions:
1176/252 + 35/252 = 1176 + 35/252 = 1211/252
1211/252 simplified gives 173/36
So, 98/21 + 5/36 = 173/36
In mixed form: 429/36

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