Add 32/56 and 3/98
32/56 + 3/98 is 59/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
32/56 = 32 × 7/56 × 7 = 224/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392 - Add the two like fractions:
224/392 + 12/392 = 224 + 12/392 = 236/392 - 236/392 simplified gives 59/98
- So, 32/56 + 3/98 = 59/98
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