Add 98/21 and 84/72, Solve 4 14/21 + 1 12/72 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 84/72

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

98/21 + 84/72 is 35/6.

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,
84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504
Add the two like fractions:
2352/504 + 588/504 = 2352 + 588/504 = 2940/504
2940/504 simplified gives 35/6
So, 98/21 + 84/72 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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