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Add 45/32 and 70/98

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 70/98

45/32 + 70/98 is 475/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   45/32 = 45 × 49/32 × 49 = 2205/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   70/98 = 70 × 16/98 × 16 = 1120/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1568 + 1120/1568 = 2205 + 1120/1568 = 3325/1568
5. 3325/1568 simplified gives 475/224
6. So, 45/32 + 70/98 = 475/224
   In mixed form: 227/224

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