Add 24/3 and 1/98, Solve 8 0/3 + 1/98 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 1/98

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 1/98

24/3 + 1/98 is 785/98.

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,
24/3 = 24 × 98/3 × 98 = 2352/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
Add the two like fractions:
2352/294 + 3/294 = 2352 + 3/294 = 2355/294
2355/294 simplified gives 785/98
So, 24/3 + 1/98 = 785/98
In mixed form: 81/98

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