Add 2/98 and 12/56
2/98 + 12/56 is 23/98.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392 - Add the two like fractions:
8/392 + 84/392 = 8 + 84/392 = 92/392 - 92/392 simplified gives 23/98
- So, 2/98 + 12/56 = 23/98
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