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Add 49/98 and 5/3

1st number: 49/98, 2nd number: 1 2/3

49/98 + 5/3 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    49/98 = 49 × 3/98 × 3 = 147/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/294 + 490/294 = 147 + 490/294 = 637/294
  5. 637/294 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 49/98 + 5/3 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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