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Add 70/98 and 21/32

70/98 + 21/32 is 307/224.

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,
    70/98 = 70 × 16/98 × 16 = 1120/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    21/32 = 21 × 49/32 × 49 = 1029/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1568 + 1029/1568 = 1120 + 1029/1568 = 2149/1568
  5. 2149/1568 simplified gives 307/224
  6. So, 70/98 + 21/32 = 307/224
    In mixed form: 183/224

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