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Add 98/32 and 10/98

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 10/98

98/32 + 10/98 is 2481/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    98/32 = 98 × 49/32 × 49 = 4802/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    10/98 = 10 × 16/98 × 16 = 160/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/1568 + 160/1568 = 4802 + 160/1568 = 4962/1568
  5. 4962/1568 simplified gives 2481/784
  6. So, 98/32 + 10/98 = 2481/784
    In mixed form: 3129/784

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