Add 98/32 and 10/9
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 1 1/9
98/32 + 10/9 is 601/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
98/32 = 98 × 9/32 × 9 = 882/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288 - Add the two like fractions:
882/288 + 320/288 = 882 + 320/288 = 1202/288 - 1202/288 simplified gives 601/144
- So, 98/32 + 10/9 = 601/144
In mixed form: 425/144
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