Add 98/21 and 7/4, Solve 4 14/21 + 1 3/4 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 7/4

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

98/21 + 7/4 is 77/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
98/21 = 98 × 4/21 × 4 = 392/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
7/4 = 7 × 21/4 × 21 = 147/84
Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 147/84 = 392 + 147/84 = 539/84
539/84 simplified gives 77/12
So, 98/21 + 7/4 = 77/12
In mixed form: 65/12

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