Add 40/56 and 50/98
40/56 + 50/98 is 60/49.
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,
40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
50/98 = 50 × 4/98 × 4 = 200/392 - Add the two like fractions:
280/392 + 200/392 = 280 + 200/392 = 480/392 - 480/392 simplified gives 60/49
- So, 40/56 + 50/98 = 60/49
In mixed form: 111/49
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