Add 24/3 and 7/98, Solve 8 0/3 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 7/98

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 7/98

24/3 + 7/98 is 113/14.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294
Add the two like fractions:
2352/294 + 21/294 = 2352 + 21/294 = 2373/294
2373/294 simplified gives 113/14
So, 24/3 + 7/98 = 113/14
In mixed form: 81/14

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