Add 98/21 and 9/16, Solve 4 14/21 + 9/16 as a fraction

Add 98/21 and 9/16

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 9/16

98/21 + 9/16 is 251/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
98/21 = 98 × 16/21 × 16 = 1568/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336
Add the two like fractions:
1568/336 + 189/336 = 1568 + 189/336 = 1757/336
1757/336 simplified gives 251/48
So, 98/21 + 9/16 = 251/48
In mixed form: 511/48

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