Add 3/98 and 21/3, Solve 3/98 + 7 0/3 as a fraction

Add 3/98 and 21/3

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 7 0/3

3/98 + 21/3 is 689/98.

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,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
21/3 = 21 × 98/3 × 98 = 2058/294
Add the two like fractions:
9/294 + 2058/294 = 9 + 2058/294 = 2067/294
2067/294 simplified gives 689/98
So, 3/98 + 21/3 = 689/98
In mixed form: 73/98

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