Add 25/98 and 20/56
25/98 + 20/56 is 30/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
25/98 = 25 × 4/98 × 4 = 100/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
20/56 = 20 × 7/56 × 7 = 140/392 - Add the two like fractions:
100/392 + 140/392 = 100 + 140/392 = 240/392 - 240/392 simplified gives 30/49
- So, 25/98 + 20/56 = 30/49
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