Add 2/56 and 9/98
2/56 + 9/98 is 25/196.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392 - Add the two like fractions:
14/392 + 36/392 = 14 + 36/392 = 50/392 - 50/392 simplified gives 25/196
- So, 2/56 + 9/98 = 25/196
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