Add 2/98 and 9/3, Solve 2/98 + 3 0/3 as a fraction

Add 2/98 and 9/3

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 3 0/3

2/98 + 9/3 is 148/49.

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,
9/3 = 9 × 98/3 × 98 = 882/294
Add the two like fractions:
6/294 + 882/294 = 6 + 882/294 = 888/294
888/294 simplified gives 148/49
So, 2/98 + 9/3 = 148/49
In mixed form: 31/49

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