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Add 5/32 and 10/98

5/32 + 10/98 is 405/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/32 = 5 × 49/32 × 49 = 245/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    10/98 = 10 × 16/98 × 16 = 160/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/1568 + 160/1568 = 245 + 160/1568 = 405/1568
  5. So, 5/32 + 10/98 = 405/1568

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