Add 3/98 and 6/32
3/98 + 6/32 is 171/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
3/98 = 3 × 16/98 × 16 = 48/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
6/32 = 6 × 49/32 × 49 = 294/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1568 + 294/1568 = 48 + 294/1568 = 342/1568 - 342/1568 simplified gives 171/784
- So, 3/98 + 6/32 = 171/784
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