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Add 28/98 and 25/32

28/98 + 25/32 is 239/224.

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,
    28/98 = 28 × 16/98 × 16 = 448/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    25/32 = 25 × 49/32 × 49 = 1225/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1568 + 1225/1568 = 448 + 1225/1568 = 1673/1568
  5. 1673/1568 simplified gives 239/224
  6. So, 28/98 + 25/32 = 239/224
    In mixed form: 115/224

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