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Add 45/98 and 2/32

45/98 + 2/32 is 409/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    45/98 = 45 × 16/98 × 16 = 720/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    2/32 = 2 × 49/32 × 49 = 98/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1568 + 98/1568 = 720 + 98/1568 = 818/1568
  5. 818/1568 simplified gives 409/784
  6. So, 45/98 + 2/32 = 409/784

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