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Add 2/98 and 9/32

2/98 + 9/32 is 473/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    2/98 = 2 × 16/98 × 16 = 32/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    9/32 = 9 × 49/32 × 49 = 441/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1568 + 441/1568 = 32 + 441/1568 = 473/1568
  5. So, 2/98 + 9/32 = 473/1568

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