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Add 98/3 and 18/4

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 4 2/4

98/3 + 18/4 is 223/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    98/3 = 98 × 4/3 × 4 = 392/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    18/4 = 18 × 3/4 × 3 = 54/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/12 + 54/12 = 392 + 54/12 = 446/12
  5. 446/12 simplified gives 223/6
  6. So, 98/3 + 18/4 = 223/6
    In mixed form: 371/6

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