Add 98/32 and 27/45, Solve 3 2/32 + 27/45 as a fraction

Add 98/32 and 27/45

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 27/45

98/32 + 27/45 is 293/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
98/32 = 98 × 45/32 × 45 = 4410/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
27/45 = 27 × 32/45 × 32 = 864/1440
Add the two like fractions:
4410/1440 + 864/1440 = 4410 + 864/1440 = 5274/1440
5274/1440 simplified gives 293/80
So, 98/32 + 27/45 = 293/80
In mixed form: 353/80

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