Add 7/98 and 8/3, Solve 7/98 + 2 2/3 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 8/3

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 2 2/3

7/98 + 8/3 is 115/42.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294
Add the two like fractions:
21/294 + 784/294 = 21 + 784/294 = 805/294
805/294 simplified gives 115/42
So, 7/98 + 8/3 = 115/42
In mixed form: 231/42

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