Add 98/42 and 32/80
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 32/80
98/42 + 32/80 is 41/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
98/42 = 98 × 40/42 × 40 = 3920/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
32/80 = 32 × 21/80 × 21 = 672/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/1680 + 672/1680 = 3920 + 672/1680 = 4592/1680 - 4592/1680 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 98/42 + 32/80 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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