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Add 98/32 and 12/20

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 12/20

98/32 + 12/20 is 293/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 20 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    98/32 = 98 × 5/32 × 5 = 490/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    12/20 = 12 × 8/20 × 8 = 96/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/160 + 96/160 = 490 + 96/160 = 586/160
  5. 586/160 simplified gives 293/80
  6. So, 98/32 + 12/20 = 293/80
    In mixed form: 353/80

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