Add 98/16 and 9/32
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 9/32
98/16 + 9/32 is 205/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
98/16 = 98 × 2/16 × 2 = 196/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Add the two like fractions:
196/32 + 9/32 = 196 + 9/32 = 205/32 - So, 98/16 + 9/32 = 205/32
In mixed form: 613/32
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