Add 2/98 and 16/6, Solve 2/98 + 2 4/6 as a fraction

Add 2/98 and 16/6

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

2/98 + 16/6 is 395/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
16/6 = 16 × 49/6 × 49 = 784/294
Add the two like fractions:
6/294 + 784/294 = 6 + 784/294 = 790/294
790/294 simplified gives 395/147
So, 2/98 + 16/6 = 395/147
In mixed form: 2101/147

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