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Add 32/28 and 98/24

1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 4 2/24

32/28 + 98/24 is 439/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    32/28 = 32 × 6/28 × 6 = 192/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/168 + 686/168 = 192 + 686/168 = 878/168
  5. 878/168 simplified gives 439/84
  6. So, 32/28 + 98/24 = 439/84
    In mixed form: 519/84

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