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Add 5/32 and 98/48

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

5/32 + 98/48 is 211/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   98/48 = 98 × 2/48 × 2 = 196/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/96 + 196/96 = 15 + 196/96 = 211/96
5. So, 5/32 + 98/48 = 211/96
   In mixed form: 219/96

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