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Add 32/98 and 20/9

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

32/98 + 20/9 is 1124/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    32/98 = 32 × 9/98 × 9 = 288/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    20/9 = 20 × 98/9 × 98 = 1960/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/882 + 1960/882 = 288 + 1960/882 = 2248/882
  5. 2248/882 simplified gives 1124/441
  6. So, 32/98 + 20/9 = 1124/441
    In mixed form: 2242/441

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