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Add 98/32 and 63/54

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 1 9/54

98/32 + 63/54 is 203/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    98/32 = 98 × 27/32 × 27 = 2646/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    63/54 = 63 × 16/54 × 16 = 1008/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/864 + 1008/864 = 2646 + 1008/864 = 3654/864
  5. 3654/864 simplified gives 203/48
  6. So, 98/32 + 63/54 = 203/48
    In mixed form: 411/48

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