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Add 5/98 and 18/32

5/98 + 18/32 is 481/784.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 16/98 × 16 = 80/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    18/32 = 18 × 49/32 × 49 = 882/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/1568 + 882/1568 = 80 + 882/1568 = 962/1568
  5. 962/1568 simplified gives 481/784
  6. So, 5/98 + 18/32 = 481/784

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