Add 70/3 and 7/98, Solve 23 1/3 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 70/3 and 7/98

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 7/98

70/3 + 7/98 is 983/42.

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,
70/3 = 70 × 98/3 × 98 = 6860/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294
Add the two like fractions:
6860/294 + 21/294 = 6860 + 21/294 = 6881/294
6881/294 simplified gives 983/42
So, 70/3 + 7/98 = 983/42
In mixed form: 2317/42

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