Add 10/98 and 24/56
10/98 + 24/56 is 26/49.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 4/98 × 4 = 40/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
24/56 = 24 × 7/56 × 7 = 168/392 - Add the two like fractions:
40/392 + 168/392 = 40 + 168/392 = 208/392 - 208/392 simplified gives 26/49
- So, 10/98 + 24/56 = 26/49
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