Add 20/3 and 45/98, Solve 6 2/3 + 45/98 as a fraction

Add 20/3 and 45/98

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 45/98

20/3 + 45/98 is 2095/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
20/3 = 20 × 98/3 × 98 = 1960/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294
Add the two like fractions:
1960/294 + 135/294 = 1960 + 135/294 = 2095/294
So, 20/3 + 45/98 = 2095/294
In mixed form: 737/294

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