Add 45/98 and 14/56
45/98 + 14/56 is 139/196.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 4/98 × 4 = 180/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
14/56 = 14 × 7/56 × 7 = 98/392 - Add the two like fractions:
180/392 + 98/392 = 180 + 98/392 = 278/392 - 278/392 simplified gives 139/196
- So, 45/98 + 14/56 = 139/196
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