Add 4/56 and 4/98
4/56 + 4/98 is 11/98.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
4/98 = 4 × 4/98 × 4 = 16/392 - Add the two like fractions:
28/392 + 16/392 = 28 + 16/392 = 44/392 - 44/392 simplified gives 11/98
- So, 4/56 + 4/98 = 11/98
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