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Add 98/32 and 36/75

1^st number: 3 2/32, 2^nd number: 36/75

98/32 + 36/75 is 1417/400.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   98/32 = 98 × 75/32 × 75 = 7350/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   36/75 = 36 × 32/75 × 32 = 1152/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/2400 + 1152/2400 = 7350 + 1152/2400 = 8502/2400
5. 8502/2400 simplified gives 1417/400
6. So, 98/32 + 36/75 = 1417/400
   In mixed form: 3217/400

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