Add 28/98 and 35/3, Solve 28/98 + 11 2/3 as a fraction

Add 28/98 and 35/3

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 11 2/3

28/98 + 35/3 is 251/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
28/98 = 28 × 3/98 × 3 = 84/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
35/3 = 35 × 98/3 × 98 = 3430/294
Add the two like fractions:
84/294 + 3430/294 = 84 + 3430/294 = 3514/294
3514/294 simplified gives 251/21
So, 28/98 + 35/3 = 251/21
In mixed form: 1120/21

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