Add 16/98 and 9/56
16/98 + 9/56 is 127/392.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 4/98 × 4 = 64/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
9/56 = 9 × 7/56 × 7 = 63/392 - Add the two like fractions:
64/392 + 63/392 = 64 + 63/392 = 127/392 - So, 16/98 + 9/56 = 127/392
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