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Add 28/3 and 10/98

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 10/98

28/3 + 10/98 is 1387/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    28/3 = 28 × 98/3 × 98 = 2744/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/294 + 30/294 = 2744 + 30/294 = 2774/294
  5. 2774/294 simplified gives 1387/147
  6. So, 28/3 + 10/98 = 1387/147
    In mixed form: 964/147

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