Add 98/45 and 14/21, Solve 2 8/45 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 98/45 and 14/21

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 14/21

98/45 + 14/21 is 128/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
14/21 = 14 × 15/21 × 15 = 210/315
Add the two like fractions:
686/315 + 210/315 = 686 + 210/315 = 896/315
896/315 simplified gives 128/45
So, 98/45 + 14/21 = 128/45
In mixed form: 238/45

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