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Add 8/3 and 4/98

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

8/3 + 4/98 is 398/147.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/294 + 12/294 = 784 + 12/294 = 796/294
  5. 796/294 simplified gives 398/147
  6. So, 8/3 + 4/98 = 398/147
    In mixed form: 2104/147

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