Add 3/98 and 12/32
3/98 + 12/32 is 159/392.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 49/32 × 49 = 588/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1568 + 588/1568 = 48 + 588/1568 = 636/1568 - 636/1568 simplified gives 159/392
- So, 3/98 + 12/32 = 159/392
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