Add 98/12 and 18/32
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 18/32
98/12 + 18/32 is 419/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
98/12 = 98 × 8/12 × 8 = 784/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
784/96 + 54/96 = 784 + 54/96 = 838/96 - 838/96 simplified gives 419/48
- So, 98/12 + 18/32 = 419/48
In mixed form: 835/48
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