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Add 4/3 and 84/98

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 84/98

4/3 + 84/98 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    4/3 = 4 × 98/3 × 98 = 392/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/294 + 252/294 = 392 + 252/294 = 644/294
  5. 644/294 simplified gives 46/21
  6. So, 4/3 + 84/98 = 46/21
    In mixed form: 24/21

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