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Add 24/98 and 40/32

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

24/98 + 40/32 is 293/196.

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,
   40/32 = 40 × 49/32 × 49 = 1960/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/1568 + 1960/1568 = 384 + 1960/1568 = 2344/1568
5. 2344/1568 simplified gives 293/196
6. So, 24/98 + 40/32 = 293/196
   In mixed form: 197/196

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