Add 45/98 and 2/56
45/98 + 2/56 is 97/196.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392 - Add the two like fractions:
180/392 + 14/392 = 180 + 14/392 = 194/392 - 194/392 simplified gives 97/196
- So, 45/98 + 2/56 = 97/196
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