Add 98/21 and 8/30, Solve 4 14/21 + 8/30 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 8/30

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 8/30

98/21 + 8/30 is 74/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
98/21 = 98 × 10/21 × 10 = 980/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
Add the two like fractions:
980/210 + 56/210 = 980 + 56/210 = 1036/210
1036/210 simplified gives 74/15
So, 98/21 + 8/30 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15

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