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Add 32/98 and 70/84

32/98 + 70/84 is 341/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    32/98 = 32 × 6/98 × 6 = 192/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/588 + 490/588 = 192 + 490/588 = 682/588
  5. 682/588 simplified gives 341/294
  6. So, 32/98 + 70/84 = 341/294
    In mixed form: 147/294

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