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Add 98/32 and 16/25

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 16/25

98/32 + 16/25 is 1481/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    98/32 = 98 × 25/32 × 25 = 2450/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    16/25 = 16 × 32/25 × 32 = 512/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/800 + 512/800 = 2450 + 512/800 = 2962/800
  5. 2962/800 simplified gives 1481/400
  6. So, 98/32 + 16/25 = 1481/400
    In mixed form: 3281/400

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