Add 14/98 and 80/3, Solve 14/98 + 26 2/3 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 80/3

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 26 2/3

14/98 + 80/3 is 563/21.

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,
80/3 = 80 × 98/3 × 98 = 7840/294
Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 7840/294 = 42 + 7840/294 = 7882/294
7882/294 simplified gives 563/21
So, 14/98 + 80/3 = 563/21
In mixed form: 2617/21

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