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Add 90/98 and 3/32

90/98 + 3/32 is 1587/1568.

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,
    90/98 = 90 × 16/98 × 16 = 1440/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    3/32 = 3 × 49/32 × 49 = 147/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1568 + 147/1568 = 1440 + 147/1568 = 1587/1568
  5. So, 90/98 + 3/32 = 1587/1568
    In mixed form: 119/1568

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