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Add 96/98 and 12/32

96/98 + 12/32 is 531/392.

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,
    96/98 = 96 × 16/98 × 16 = 1536/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    12/32 = 12 × 49/32 × 49 = 588/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/1568 + 588/1568 = 1536 + 588/1568 = 2124/1568
  5. 2124/1568 simplified gives 531/392
  6. So, 96/98 + 12/32 = 531/392
    In mixed form: 1139/392

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