Add 14/3 and 24/98, Solve 4 2/3 + 24/98 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 24/98

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 24/98

14/3 + 24/98 is 722/147.

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,
14/3 = 14 × 98/3 × 98 = 1372/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294
Add the two like fractions:
1372/294 + 72/294 = 1372 + 72/294 = 1444/294
1444/294 simplified gives 722/147
So, 14/3 + 24/98 = 722/147
In mixed form: 4134/147

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