Add 98/32 and 4/40
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 4/40
98/32 + 4/40 is 253/80.
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,
4/40 = 4 × 4/40 × 4 = 16/160 - Add the two like fractions:
490/160 + 16/160 = 490 + 16/160 = 506/160 - 506/160 simplified gives 253/80
- So, 98/32 + 4/40 = 253/80
In mixed form: 313/80
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