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Add 7/98 and 6/32

7/98 + 6/32 is 29/112.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 16/98 × 16 = 112/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    6/32 = 6 × 49/32 × 49 = 294/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1568 + 294/1568 = 112 + 294/1568 = 406/1568
  5. 406/1568 simplified gives 29/112
  6. So, 7/98 + 6/32 = 29/112

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