Add 42/98 and 4/56
42/98 + 4/56 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
42/98 = 42 × 4/98 × 4 = 168/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392 - Add the two like fractions:
168/392 + 28/392 = 168 + 28/392 = 196/392 - 196/392 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 42/98 + 4/56 = 1/2
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