Add 98/3 and 18/28, Solve 32 2/3 + 18/28 as a fraction

Add 98/3 and 18/28

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 18/28

98/3 + 18/28 is 1399/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
98/3 = 98 × 28/3 × 28 = 2744/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84
Add the two like fractions:
2744/84 + 54/84 = 2744 + 54/84 = 2798/84
2798/84 simplified gives 1399/42
So, 98/3 + 18/28 = 1399/42
In mixed form: 3313/42

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad