Add 32/9 and 81/98
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 81/98
32/9 + 81/98 is 3865/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
32/9 = 32 × 98/9 × 98 = 3136/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
81/98 = 81 × 9/98 × 9 = 729/882 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/882 + 729/882 = 3136 + 729/882 = 3865/882 - So, 32/9 + 81/98 = 3865/882
In mixed form: 4337/882
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