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Add 8/3 and 36/98

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 36/98

8/3 + 36/98 is 446/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/294 + 108/294 = 784 + 108/294 = 892/294
  5. 892/294 simplified gives 446/147
  6. So, 8/3 + 36/98 = 446/147
    In mixed form: 35/147

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