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Add 28/56 and 2/98

28/56 + 2/98 is 51/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    28/56 = 28 × 7/56 × 7 = 196/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/392 + 8/392 = 196 + 8/392 = 204/392
  5. 204/392 simplified gives 51/98
  6. So, 28/56 + 2/98 = 51/98

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