Add 8/3 and 98/28, Solve 2 2/3 + 3 14/28 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 98/28

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 3 14/28

8/3 + 98/28 is 37/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
98/28 = 98 × 3/28 × 3 = 294/84
Add the two like fractions:
224/84 + 294/84 = 224 + 294/84 = 518/84
518/84 simplified gives 37/6
So, 8/3 + 98/28 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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