Add 32/98 and 8/6
1st number: 32/98, 2nd number: 1 2/6
32/98 + 8/6 is 244/147.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294 - Add the two like fractions:
96/294 + 392/294 = 96 + 392/294 = 488/294 - 488/294 simplified gives 244/147
- So, 32/98 + 8/6 = 244/147
In mixed form: 197/147
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/98+8/6 32/98+16/6 32/98+8/12 96/98+8/6 32/98+24/6 32/98+8/18 32/98+40/6 32/98+8/30 32/98+56/6 32/98+8/42