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Add 20/32 and 50/98

20/32 + 50/98 is 445/392.

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,
    20/32 = 20 × 49/32 × 49 = 980/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    50/98 = 50 × 16/98 × 16 = 800/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/1568 + 800/1568 = 980 + 800/1568 = 1780/1568
  5. 1780/1568 simplified gives 445/392
  6. So, 20/32 + 50/98 = 445/392
    In mixed form: 153/392

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