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Add 3/98 and 18/32

3/98 + 18/32 is 465/784.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 16/98 × 16 = 48/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    18/32 = 18 × 49/32 × 49 = 882/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/1568 + 882/1568 = 48 + 882/1568 = 930/1568
  5. 930/1568 simplified gives 465/784
  6. So, 3/98 + 18/32 = 465/784

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