Add 3/56 and 56/98
3/56 + 56/98 is 5/8.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 7/56 × 7 = 21/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
56/98 = 56 × 4/98 × 4 = 224/392 - Add the two like fractions:
21/392 + 224/392 = 21 + 224/392 = 245/392 - 245/392 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/56 + 56/98 = 5/8
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