Add 24/3 and 18/98, Solve 8 0/3 + 18/98 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 18/98

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 18/98

24/3 + 18/98 is 401/49.

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,
18/98 = 18 × 3/98 × 3 = 54/294
Add the two like fractions:
2352/294 + 54/294 = 2352 + 54/294 = 2406/294
2406/294 simplified gives 401/49
So, 24/3 + 18/98 = 401/49
In mixed form: 89/49

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