Add 98/40 and 9/32
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 9/32
98/40 + 9/32 is 437/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
98/40 = 98 × 4/40 × 4 = 392/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
392/160 + 45/160 = 392 + 45/160 = 437/160 - So, 98/40 + 9/32 = 437/160
In mixed form: 2117/160
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