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Add 98/32 and 4/45

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 4/45

98/32 + 4/45 is 2269/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    98/32 = 98 × 45/32 × 45 = 4410/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    4/45 = 4 × 32/45 × 32 = 128/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1440 + 128/1440 = 4410 + 128/1440 = 4538/1440
  5. 4538/1440 simplified gives 2269/720
  6. So, 98/32 + 4/45 = 2269/720
    In mixed form: 3109/720

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