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Add 10/32 and 9/98

10/32 + 9/98 is 317/784.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    10/32 = 10 × 49/32 × 49 = 490/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    9/98 = 9 × 16/98 × 16 = 144/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1568 + 144/1568 = 490 + 144/1568 = 634/1568
  5. 634/1568 simplified gives 317/784
  6. So, 10/32 + 9/98 = 317/784

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