Add 1/98 and 56/96
1/98 + 56/96 is 349/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
1/98 = 1 × 48/98 × 48 = 48/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
56/96 = 56 × 49/96 × 49 = 2744/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
48/4704 + 2744/4704 = 48 + 2744/4704 = 2792/4704 - 2792/4704 simplified gives 349/588
- So, 1/98 + 56/96 = 349/588
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