Add 3/98 and 28/56
3/98 + 28/56 is 26/49.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
28/56 = 28 × 7/56 × 7 = 196/392 - Add the two like fractions:
12/392 + 196/392 = 12 + 196/392 = 208/392 - 208/392 simplified gives 26/49
- So, 3/98 + 28/56 = 26/49
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