Add 32/98 and 16/6
1st number: 32/98, 2nd number: 2 4/6
32/98 + 16/6 is 440/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
32/98 = 32 × 3/98 × 3 = 96/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
16/6 = 16 × 49/6 × 49 = 784/294 - Add the two like fractions:
96/294 + 784/294 = 96 + 784/294 = 880/294 - 880/294 simplified gives 440/147
- So, 32/98 + 16/6 = 440/147
In mixed form: 2146/147
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