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Add 32/98 and 98/80

1^st number: 32/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

32/98 + 98/80 is 3041/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   32/98 = 32 × 40/98 × 40 = 1280/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   98/80 = 98 × 49/80 × 49 = 4802/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/3920 + 4802/3920 = 1280 + 4802/3920 = 6082/3920
5. 6082/3920 simplified gives 3041/1960
6. So, 32/98 + 98/80 = 3041/1960
   In mixed form: 11081/1960

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