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

Add 8/3 and 8/98

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 8/98

8/3 + 8/98 is 404/147.

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,
8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
Add the two like fractions:
784/294 + 24/294 = 784 + 24/294 = 808/294
808/294 simplified gives 404/147
So, 8/3 + 8/98 = 404/147
In mixed form: 2110/147

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