Add 4/5 and 56/98
4/5 + 56/98 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
4/5 = 4 × 98/5 × 98 = 392/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
392/490 + 280/490 = 392 + 280/490 = 672/490 - 672/490 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 4/5 + 56/98 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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