Add 98/6 and 4/32
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 4/32
986 + 432 is 39524.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
986 = 98 × 166 × 16 = 156896 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
432 = 4 × 332 × 3 = 1296 - Add the two like fractions:
156896 + 1296 = 1568 + 1296 = 158096 - 1580/96 simplified gives 39524
- So, 98/6 + 4/32 = 395/24
In mixed form: 161124
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