Add 35/6 and 24/98, Solve 5 5/6 + 24/98 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 24/98

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 24/98

35/6 + 24/98 is 1787/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
35/6 = 35 × 49/6 × 49 = 1715/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294
Add the two like fractions:
1715/294 + 72/294 = 1715 + 72/294 = 1787/294
So, 35/6 + 24/98 = 1787/294
In mixed form: 623/294

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