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Add 25/32 and 30/98

25/32 + 30/98 is 1705/1568.

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,
    25/32 = 25 × 49/32 × 49 = 1225/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    30/98 = 30 × 16/98 × 16 = 480/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1568 + 480/1568 = 1225 + 480/1568 = 1705/1568
  5. So, 25/32 + 30/98 = 1705/1568
    In mixed form: 1137/1568

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