Add 5/3 and 14/98, Solve 1 2/3 + 14/98 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 14/98

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 14/98

5/3 + 14/98 is 38/21.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294
Add the two like fractions:
490/294 + 42/294 = 490 + 42/294 = 532/294
532/294 simplified gives 38/21
So, 5/3 + 14/98 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21

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