Add 98/5 and 2/32
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 2/32
98/5 + 2/32 is 1573/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
98/5 = 98 × 32/5 × 32 = 3136/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/160 + 10/160 = 3136 + 10/160 = 3146/160 - 3146/160 simplified gives 1573/80
- So, 98/5 + 2/32 = 1573/80
In mixed form: 1953/80
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