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Add 3/56 and 84/98

3/56 + 84/98 is 51/56.

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,
    3/56 = 3 × 7/56 × 7 = 21/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    84/98 = 84 × 4/98 × 4 = 336/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/392 + 336/392 = 21 + 336/392 = 357/392
  5. 357/392 simplified gives 51/56
  6. So, 3/56 + 84/98 = 51/56

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