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

Add 24/8 and 3/98

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

24/8 + 3/98 is 297/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
24/8 = 24 × 49/8 × 49 = 1176/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392
Add the two like fractions:
1176/392 + 12/392 = 1176 + 12/392 = 1188/392
1188/392 simplified gives 297/98
So, 24/8 + 3/98 = 297/98
In mixed form: 33/98

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