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Add 9/98 and 14/32

9/98 + 14/32 is 415/784.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 16/98 × 16 = 144/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    14/32 = 14 × 49/32 × 49 = 686/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/1568 + 686/1568 = 144 + 686/1568 = 830/1568
  5. 830/1568 simplified gives 415/784
  6. So, 9/98 + 14/32 = 415/784

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