Add 98/3 and 28/42, Solve 32 2/3 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 98/3 and 28/42

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 28/42

98/3 + 28/42 is 100/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
98/3 = 98 × 14/3 × 14 = 1372/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
28/42 = 28 × 1/42 × 1 = 28/42
Add the two like fractions:
1372/42 + 28/42 = 1372 + 28/42 = 1400/42
1400/42 simplified gives 100/3
So, 98/3 + 28/42 = 100/3
In mixed form: 331/3

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