Add 32/98 and 12/9, Solve 32/98 + 1 3/9 as a fraction

Add 32/98 and 12/9

1^st number: 32/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

32/98 + 12/9 is 244/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
32/98 = 32 × 9/98 × 9 = 288/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
12/9 = 12 × 98/9 × 98 = 1176/882
Add the two like fractions:
288/882 + 1176/882 = 288 + 1176/882 = 1464/882
1464/882 simplified gives 244/147
So, 32/98 + 12/9 = 244/147
In mixed form: 197/147

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