Add 2/56 and 2/98
2/56 + 2/98 is 11/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Add the two like fractions:
14/392 + 8/392 = 14 + 8/392 = 22/392 - 22/392 simplified gives 11/196
- So, 2/56 + 2/98 = 11/196
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