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Add 98/21 and 27/32

1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 27/32

98/21 + 27/32 is 529/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    98/21 = 98 × 32/21 × 32 = 3136/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    27/32 = 27 × 21/32 × 21 = 567/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/672 + 567/672 = 3136 + 567/672 = 3703/672
  5. 3703/672 simplified gives 529/96
  6. So, 98/21 + 27/32 = 529/96
    In mixed form: 549/96

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