Add 2/98 and 40/3, Solve 2/98 + 13 1/3 as a fraction

Add 2/98 and 40/3

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

2/98 + 40/3 is 1963/147.

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,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
40/3 = 40 × 98/3 × 98 = 3920/294
Add the two like fractions:
6/294 + 3920/294 = 6 + 3920/294 = 3926/294
3926/294 simplified gives 1963/147
So, 2/98 + 40/3 = 1963/147
In mixed form: 1352/147

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