Add 28/98 and 7/3, Solve 28/98 + 2 1/3 as a fraction

Add 28/98 and 7/3

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

28/98 + 7/3 is 55/21.

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,
7/3 = 7 × 98/3 × 98 = 686/294
Add the two like fractions:
84/294 + 686/294 = 84 + 686/294 = 770/294
770/294 simplified gives 55/21
So, 28/98 + 7/3 = 55/21
In mixed form: 213/21

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