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Add 60/98 and 90/32

1st number: 60/98, 2nd number: 2 26/32

60/98 + 90/32 is 2685/784.

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,
    60/98 = 60 × 16/98 × 16 = 960/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    90/32 = 90 × 49/32 × 49 = 4410/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1568 + 4410/1568 = 960 + 4410/1568 = 5370/1568
  5. 5370/1568 simplified gives 2685/784
  6. So, 60/98 + 90/32 = 2685/784
    In mixed form: 3333/784

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