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Add 98/3 and 63/28

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 2 7/28

98/3 + 63/28 is 419/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    98/3 = 98 × 28/3 × 28 = 2744/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/84 + 189/84 = 2744 + 189/84 = 2933/84
  5. 2933/84 simplified gives 419/12
  6. So, 98/3 + 63/28 = 419/12
    In mixed form: 3411/12

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