Add 98/32 and 8/10
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 8/10
98/32 + 8/10 is 309/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
8/10 = 8 × 16/10 × 16 = 128/160 - Add the two like fractions:
490/160 + 128/160 = 490 + 128/160 = 618/160 - 618/160 simplified gives 309/80
- So, 98/32 + 8/10 = 309/80
In mixed form: 369/80
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