Add 32/56 and 98/10
1st number: 32/56, 2nd number: 9 8/10
32/56 + 98/10 is 363/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
98/10 = 98 × 28/10 × 28 = 2744/280 - Add the two like fractions:
160/280 + 2744/280 = 160 + 2744/280 = 2904/280 - 2904/280 simplified gives 363/35
- So, 32/56 + 98/10 = 363/35
In mixed form: 1013/35
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