Add 28/3 and 8/98, Solve 9 1/3 + 8/98 as a fraction

Add 28/3 and 8/98

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 8/98

28/3 + 8/98 is 1384/147.

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,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
Add the two like fractions:
2744/294 + 24/294 = 2744 + 24/294 = 2768/294
2768/294 simplified gives 1384/147
So, 28/3 + 8/98 = 1384/147
In mixed form: 961/147

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