Add 98/32 and 45/70
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 45/70
98/32 + 45/70 is 415/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
98/32 = 98 × 35/32 × 35 = 3430/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
45/70 = 45 × 16/70 × 16 = 720/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/1120 + 720/1120 = 3430 + 720/1120 = 4150/1120 - 4150/1120 simplified gives 415/112
- So, 98/32 + 45/70 = 415/112
In mixed form: 379/112
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