Add 35/32 and 20/98
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 20/98
35/32 + 20/98 is 2035/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
35/32 = 35 × 49/32 × 49 = 1715/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
20/98 = 20 × 16/98 × 16 = 320/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/1568 + 320/1568 = 1715 + 320/1568 = 2035/1568 - So, 35/32 + 20/98 = 2035/1568
In mixed form: 1467/1568
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