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Add 56/32 and 1/98

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 1/98

56/32 + 1/98 is 345/196.

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,
    56/32 = 56 × 49/32 × 49 = 2744/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    1/98 = 1 × 16/98 × 16 = 16/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/1568 + 16/1568 = 2744 + 16/1568 = 2760/1568
  5. 2760/1568 simplified gives 345/196
  6. So, 56/32 + 1/98 = 345/196
    In mixed form: 1149/196

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