Add 42/56 and 90/98
42/56 + 90/98 is 327/196.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
90/98 = 90 × 4/98 × 4 = 360/392 - Add the two like fractions:
294/392 + 360/392 = 294 + 360/392 = 654/392 - 654/392 simplified gives 327/196
- So, 42/56 + 90/98 = 327/196
In mixed form: 1131/196
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