Add 98/32 and 2/9, Solve 3 2/32 + 2/9 as a fraction

Add 98/32 and 2/9

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 2/9

98/32 + 2/9 is 473/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
98/32 = 98 × 9/32 × 9 = 882/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
Add the two like fractions:
882/288 + 64/288 = 882 + 64/288 = 946/288
946/288 simplified gives 473/144
So, 98/32 + 2/9 = 473/144
In mixed form: 341/144

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