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Add 98/3 and 2/4

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 2/4

98/3 + 2/4 is 199/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    98/3 = 98 × 4/3 × 4 = 392/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/12 + 6/12 = 392 + 6/12 = 398/12
  5. 398/12 simplified gives 199/6
  6. So, 98/3 + 2/4 = 199/6
    In mixed form: 331/6

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