Add 98/28 and 21/54, Solve 3 14/28 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 98/28 and 21/54

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 21/54

98/28 + 21/54 is 35/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
98/28 = 98 × 27/28 × 27 = 2646/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
21/54 = 21 × 14/54 × 14 = 294/756
Add the two like fractions:
2646/756 + 294/756 = 2646 + 294/756 = 2940/756
2940/756 simplified gives 35/9
So, 98/28 + 21/54 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9

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