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Add 21/98 and 75/32

1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 2 11/32

21/98 + 75/32 is 573/224.

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,
    21/98 = 21 × 16/98 × 16 = 336/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    75/32 = 75 × 49/32 × 49 = 3675/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/1568 + 3675/1568 = 336 + 3675/1568 = 4011/1568
  5. 4011/1568 simplified gives 573/224
  6. So, 21/98 + 75/32 = 573/224
    In mixed form: 2125/224

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