Add 20/6 and 14/98, Solve 3 2/6 + 14/98 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 14/98

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 14/98

20/6 + 14/98 is 73/21.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
20/6 = 20 × 49/6 × 49 = 980/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294
Add the two like fractions:
980/294 + 42/294 = 980 + 42/294 = 1022/294
1022/294 simplified gives 73/21
So, 20/6 + 14/98 = 73/21
In mixed form: 310/21

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