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Add 42/56 and 72/98

42/56 + 72/98 is 291/196.

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,
    42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/392 + 288/392 = 294 + 288/392 = 582/392
  5. 582/392 simplified gives 291/196
  6. So, 42/56 + 72/98 = 291/196
    In mixed form: 195/196

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