Add 14/98 and 28/8, Solve 14/98 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 28/8

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

14/98 + 28/8 is 51/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
28/8 = 28 × 49/8 × 49 = 1372/392
Add the two like fractions:
56/392 + 1372/392 = 56 + 1372/392 = 1428/392
1428/392 simplified gives 51/14
So, 14/98 + 28/8 = 51/14
In mixed form: 39/14

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