Add 32/15 and 18/98
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 18/98
32/15 + 18/98 is 1703/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
32/15 = 32 × 98/15 × 98 = 3136/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/1470 + 270/1470 = 3136 + 270/1470 = 3406/1470 - 3406/1470 simplified gives 1703/735
- So, 32/15 + 18/98 = 1703/735
In mixed form: 2233/735
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