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Add 98/32 and 70/50

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 1 20/50

98/32 + 70/50 is 357/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    98/32 = 98 × 25/32 × 25 = 2450/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/800 + 1120/800 = 2450 + 1120/800 = 3570/800
  5. 3570/800 simplified gives 357/80
  6. So, 98/32 + 70/50 = 357/80
    In mixed form: 437/80

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