Add 98/32 and 7/20
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 7/20
98/32 + 7/20 is 273/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 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 20 × 8 = 160,
7/20 = 7 × 8/20 × 8 = 56/160 - Add the two like fractions:
490/160 + 56/160 = 490 + 56/160 = 546/160 - 546/160 simplified gives 273/80
- So, 98/32 + 7/20 = 273/80
In mixed form: 333/80
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