Add 45/98 and 18/32
45/98 + 18/32 is 801/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
45/98 = 45 × 16/98 × 16 = 720/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
18/32 = 18 × 49/32 × 49 = 882/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1568 + 882/1568 = 720 + 882/1568 = 1602/1568 - 1602/1568 simplified gives 801/784
- So, 45/98 + 18/32 = 801/784
In mixed form: 117/784
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