Add 98/32 and 20/30
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 20/30
98/32 + 20/30 is 179/48.
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,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/480 + 320/480 = 1470 + 320/480 = 1790/480 - 1790/480 simplified gives 179/48
- So, 98/32 + 20/30 = 179/48
In mixed form: 335/48
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