Add 14/98 and 8/3, Solve 14/98 + 2 2/3 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 8/3

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

14/98 + 8/3 is 59/21.

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,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294
Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 784/294 = 42 + 784/294 = 826/294
826/294 simplified gives 59/21
So, 14/98 + 8/3 = 59/21
In mixed form: 217/21

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