Add 4/98 and 24/9, Solve 4/98 + 2 6/9 as a fraction

Add 4/98 and 24/9

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

4/98 + 24/9 is 398/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
24/9 = 24 × 98/9 × 98 = 2352/882
Add the two like fractions:
36/882 + 2352/882 = 36 + 2352/882 = 2388/882
2388/882 simplified gives 398/147
So, 4/98 + 24/9 = 398/147
In mixed form: 2104/147

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