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Add 32/25 and 21/98

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 21/98

32/25 + 21/98 is 523/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    32/25 = 32 × 98/25 × 98 = 3136/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    21/98 = 21 × 25/98 × 25 = 525/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/2450 + 525/2450 = 3136 + 525/2450 = 3661/2450
  5. 3661/2450 simplified gives 523/350
  6. So, 32/25 + 21/98 = 523/350
    In mixed form: 1173/350

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