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Add 24/98 and 4/32

24/98 + 4/32 is 145/392.

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,
    24/98 = 24 × 16/98 × 16 = 384/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    4/32 = 4 × 49/32 × 49 = 196/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/1568 + 196/1568 = 384 + 196/1568 = 580/1568
  5. 580/1568 simplified gives 145/392
  6. So, 24/98 + 4/32 = 145/392

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