Add 15/56 and 40/98
15/56 + 40/98 is 265/392.
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,
15/56 = 15 × 7/56 × 7 = 105/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
40/98 = 40 × 4/98 × 4 = 160/392 - Add the two like fractions:
105/392 + 160/392 = 105 + 160/392 = 265/392 - So, 15/56 + 40/98 = 265/392
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