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Add 98/3 and 63/45

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1 18/45

98/3 + 63/45 is 511/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    98/3 = 98 × 15/3 × 15 = 1470/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/45 + 63/45 = 1470 + 63/45 = 1533/45
  5. 1533/45 simplified gives 511/15
  6. So, 98/3 + 63/45 = 511/15
    In mixed form: 341/15

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