Add 1/98 and 54/56
1/98 + 54/56 is 191/196.
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,
1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
54/56 = 54 × 7/56 × 7 = 378/392 - Add the two like fractions:
4/392 + 378/392 = 4 + 378/392 = 382/392 - 382/392 simplified gives 191/196
- So, 1/98 + 54/56 = 191/196
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