Add 1/98 and 6/3, Solve 1/98 + 2 0/3 as a fraction

Add 1/98 and 6/3

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

1/98 + 6/3 is 197/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
6/3 = 6 × 98/3 × 98 = 588/294
Add the two like fractions:
3/294 + 588/294 = 3 + 588/294 = 591/294
591/294 simplified gives 197/98
So, 1/98 + 6/3 = 197/98
In mixed form: 21/98

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