Add 32/3 and 2/98
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 2/98
32/3 + 2/98 is 1571/147.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/294 + 6/294 = 3136 + 6/294 = 3142/294 - 3142/294 simplified gives 1571/147
- So, 32/3 + 2/98 = 1571/147
In mixed form: 10101/147
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