Add 98/32 and 28/40
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 28/40
98/32 + 28/40 is 301/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
98/32 = 98 × 5/32 × 5 = 490/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
28/40 = 28 × 4/40 × 4 = 112/160 - Add the two like fractions:
490/160 + 112/160 = 490 + 112/160 = 602/160 - 602/160 simplified gives 301/80
- So, 98/32 + 28/40 = 301/80
In mixed form: 361/80
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