Add 40/3 and 4/98, Solve 13 1/3 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 4/98

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 4/98

40/3 + 4/98 is 1966/147.

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,
40/3 = 40 × 98/3 × 98 = 3920/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
Add the two like fractions:
3920/294 + 12/294 = 3920 + 12/294 = 3932/294
3932/294 simplified gives 1966/147
So, 40/3 + 4/98 = 1966/147
In mixed form: 1355/147

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