Add 98/4 and 14/21, Solve 24 2/4 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 98/4 and 14/21

1^st number: 24 2/4, 2^nd number: 14/21

98/4 + 14/21 is 151/6.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
98/4 = 98 × 21/4 × 21 = 2058/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84
Add the two like fractions:
2058/84 + 56/84 = 2058 + 56/84 = 2114/84
2114/84 simplified gives 151/6
So, 98/4 + 14/21 = 151/6
In mixed form: 251/6

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