Add 54/98 and 63/32, Solve 54/98 + 1 31/32 as a fraction

Add 54/98 and 63/32

1^st number: 54/98, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

54/98 + 63/32 is 3951/1568.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
54/98 = 54 × 16/98 × 16 = 864/1568
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
63/32 = 63 × 49/32 × 49 = 3087/1568
Add the two like fractions:
864/1568 + 3087/1568 = 864 + 3087/1568 = 3951/1568
So, 54/98 + 63/32 = 3951/1568
In mixed form: 2815/1568

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