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Add 98/70 and 9/32

1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 9/32

98/70 + 9/32 is 269/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    98/70 = 98 × 16/70 × 16 = 1568/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/1120 + 315/1120 = 1568 + 315/1120 = 1883/1120
  5. 1883/1120 simplified gives 269/160
  6. So, 98/70 + 9/32 = 269/160
    In mixed form: 1109/160

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