Add 1/98 and 72/56
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 16/56
1/98 + 72/56 is 127/98.
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,
72/56 = 72 × 7/56 × 7 = 504/392 - Add the two like fractions:
4/392 + 504/392 = 4 + 504/392 = 508/392 - 508/392 simplified gives 127/98
- So, 1/98 + 72/56 = 127/98
In mixed form: 129/98
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