Add 45/56 and 20/98
45/56 + 20/98 is 395/392.
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,
45/56 = 45 × 7/56 × 7 = 315/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392 - Add the two like fractions:
315/392 + 80/392 = 315 + 80/392 = 395/392 - So, 45/56 + 20/98 = 395/392
In mixed form: 13/392
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