Add 28/3 and 28/98, Solve 9 1/3 + 28/98 as a fraction

Add 28/3 and 28/98

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 28/98

28/3 + 28/98 is 202/21.

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,
28/3 = 28 × 98/3 × 98 = 2744/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
28/98 = 28 × 3/98 × 3 = 84/294
Add the two like fractions:
2744/294 + 84/294 = 2744 + 84/294 = 2828/294
2828/294 simplified gives 202/21
So, 28/3 + 28/98 = 202/21
In mixed form: 913/21

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