Add 3/32 and 1/98
3/32 + 1/98 is 163/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
3/32 = 3 × 49/32 × 49 = 147/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
1/98 = 1 × 16/98 × 16 = 16/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1568 + 16/1568 = 147 + 16/1568 = 163/1568 - So, 3/32 + 1/98 = 163/1568
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