Add 18/98 and 8/56
18/98 + 8/56 is 16/49.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 4/98 × 4 = 72/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
8/56 = 8 × 7/56 × 7 = 56/392 - Add the two like fractions:
72/392 + 56/392 = 72 + 56/392 = 128/392 - 128/392 simplified gives 16/49
- So, 18/98 + 8/56 = 16/49
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