Add 32/3 and 18/98
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 18/98
32/3 + 18/98 is 1595/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
32/3 = 32 × 98/3 × 98 = 3136/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
18/98 = 18 × 3/98 × 3 = 54/294 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/294 + 54/294 = 3136 + 54/294 = 3190/294 - 3190/294 simplified gives 1595/147
- So, 32/3 + 18/98 = 1595/147
In mixed form: 10125/147
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