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Add 98/3 and 28/49

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 28/49

98/3 + 28/49 is 698/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    98/3 = 98 × 49/3 × 49 = 4802/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    28/49 = 28 × 3/49 × 3 = 84/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/147 + 84/147 = 4802 + 84/147 = 4886/147
  5. 4886/147 simplified gives 698/21
  6. So, 98/3 + 28/49 = 698/21
    In mixed form: 335/21

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