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Add 98/32 and 63/45

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 1 18/45

98/32 + 63/45 is 357/80.

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,
    63/45 = 63 × 32/45 × 32 = 2016/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1440 + 2016/1440 = 4410 + 2016/1440 = 6426/1440
  5. 6426/1440 simplified gives 357/80
  6. So, 98/32 + 63/45 = 357/80
    In mixed form: 437/80

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