Add 32/12 and 1/98
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1/98
32/12 + 1/98 is 787/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
32/12 = 32 × 49/12 × 49 = 1568/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/588 + 6/588 = 1568 + 6/588 = 1574/588 - 1574/588 simplified gives 787/294
- So, 32/12 + 1/98 = 787/294
In mixed form: 2199/294
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