Add 98/3 and 12/56, Solve 32 2/3 + 12/56 as a fraction

Add 98/3 and 12/56

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 12/56

98/3 + 12/56 is 1381/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
98/3 = 98 × 56/3 × 56 = 5488/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
Add the two like fractions:
5488/168 + 36/168 = 5488 + 36/168 = 5524/168
5524/168 simplified gives 1381/42
So, 98/3 + 12/56 = 1381/42
In mixed form: 3237/42

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