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Add 3/98 and 1/3

3/98 + 1/3 is 107/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    1/3 = 1 × 98/3 × 98 = 98/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/294 + 98/294 = 9 + 98/294 = 107/294
  5. So, 3/98 + 1/3 = 107/294

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