Add 98/32 and 14/30
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 14/30
98/32 + 14/30 is 847/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
98/32 = 98 × 15/32 × 15 = 1470/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
14/30 = 14 × 16/30 × 16 = 224/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/480 + 224/480 = 1470 + 224/480 = 1694/480 - 1694/480 simplified gives 847/240
- So, 98/32 + 14/30 = 847/240
In mixed form: 3127/240
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