Add 15/98 and 5/56
15/98 + 5/56 is 95/392.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392 - Add the two like fractions:
60/392 + 35/392 = 60 + 35/392 = 95/392 - So, 15/98 + 5/56 = 95/392
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