Add 2/4 and 56/98
2/4 + 56/98 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
56/98 = 56 × 2/98 × 2 = 112/196 - Add the two like fractions:
98/196 + 112/196 = 98 + 112/196 = 210/196 - 210/196 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 2/4 + 56/98 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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