Add 6/98 and 28/3, Solve 6/98 + 9 1/3 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 28/3

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 9 1/3

6/98 + 28/3 is 1381/147.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
28/3 = 28 × 98/3 × 98 = 2744/294
Add the two like fractions:
18/294 + 2744/294 = 18 + 2744/294 = 2762/294
2762/294 simplified gives 1381/147
So, 6/98 + 28/3 = 1381/147
In mixed form: 958/147

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