Add 8/98 and 6/3, Solve 8/98 + 2 0/3 as a fraction

Add 8/98 and 6/3

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

8/98 + 6/3 is 102/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
6/3 = 6 × 98/3 × 98 = 588/294
Add the two like fractions:
24/294 + 588/294 = 24 + 588/294 = 612/294
612/294 simplified gives 102/49
So, 8/98 + 6/3 = 102/49
In mixed form: 24/49

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