Add 3/98 and 42/32, Solve 3/98 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 3/98 and 42/32

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

3/98 + 42/32 is 1053/784.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
3/98 = 3 × 16/98 × 16 = 48/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568
Add the two like fractions:
48/1568 + 2058/1568 = 48 + 2058/1568 = 2106/1568
2106/1568 simplified gives 1053/784
So, 3/98 + 42/32 = 1053/784
In mixed form: 1269/784

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