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Add 10/56 and 20/98

10/56 + 20/98 is 75/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    10/56 = 10 × 7/56 × 7 = 70/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/392 + 80/392 = 70 + 80/392 = 150/392
  5. 150/392 simplified gives 75/196
  6. So, 10/56 + 20/98 = 75/196

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