Add 98/3 and 14/48, Solve 32 2/3 + 14/48 as a fraction

Add 98/3 and 14/48

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 14/48

98/3 + 14/48 is 791/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
98/3 = 98 × 16/3 × 16 = 1568/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
Add the two like fractions:
1568/48 + 14/48 = 1568 + 14/48 = 1582/48
1582/48 simplified gives 791/24
So, 98/3 + 14/48 = 791/24
In mixed form: 3223/24

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