Add 3/98 and 28/32
3/98 + 28/32 is 355/392.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 49/32 × 49 = 1372/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1568 + 1372/1568 = 48 + 1372/1568 = 1420/1568 - 1420/1568 simplified gives 355/392
- So, 3/98 + 28/32 = 355/392
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