Add 98/32 and 10/50
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 10/50
98/32 + 10/50 is 261/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
98/32 = 98 × 25/32 × 25 = 2450/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
10/50 = 10 × 16/50 × 16 = 160/800 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/800 + 160/800 = 2450 + 160/800 = 2610/800 - 2610/800 simplified gives 261/80
- So, 98/32 + 10/50 = 261/80
In mixed form: 321/80
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