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Add 8/3 and 98/64

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 34/64

8/3 + 98/64 is 403/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    8/3 = 8 × 64/3 × 64 = 512/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    98/64 = 98 × 3/64 × 3 = 294/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/192 + 294/192 = 512 + 294/192 = 806/192
  5. 806/192 simplified gives 403/96
  6. So, 8/3 + 98/64 = 403/96
    In mixed form: 419/96

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