Add 96/3 and 45/98, Solve 32 0/3 + 45/98 as a fraction

Add 96/3 and 45/98

1^st number: 32 0/3, 2^nd number: 45/98

96/3 + 45/98 is 3181/98.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
96/3 = 96 × 98/3 × 98 = 9408/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294
Add the two like fractions:
9408/294 + 135/294 = 9408 + 135/294 = 9543/294
9543/294 simplified gives 3181/98
So, 96/3 + 45/98 = 3181/98
In mixed form: 3245/98

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