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

Add 35/3 and 3/98

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

35/3 + 3/98 is 3439/294.

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,
35/3 = 35 × 98/3 × 98 = 3430/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
Add the two like fractions:
3430/294 + 9/294 = 3430 + 9/294 = 3439/294
So, 35/3 + 3/98 = 3439/294
In mixed form: 11205/294

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