Add 12/56 and 14/98
12/56 + 14/98 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392 - Add the two like fractions:
84/392 + 56/392 = 84 + 56/392 = 140/392 - 140/392 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 12/56 + 14/98 = 5/14
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