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Add 45/56 and 28/98

45/56 + 28/98 is 61/56.

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,
    45/56 = 45 × 7/56 × 7 = 315/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    28/98 = 28 × 4/98 × 4 = 112/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/392 + 112/392 = 315 + 112/392 = 427/392
  5. 427/392 simplified gives 61/56
  6. So, 45/56 + 28/98 = 61/56
    In mixed form: 15/56

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