Add 98/6 and 9/32
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 9/32
98/6 + 9/32 is 1595/96.
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,
98/6 = 98 × 16/6 × 16 = 1568/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/96 + 27/96 = 1568 + 27/96 = 1595/96 - So, 98/6 + 9/32 = 1595/96
In mixed form: 1659/96
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