Add 45/98 and 36/56
45/98 + 36/56 is 54/49.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 7/56 × 7 = 252/392 - Add the two like fractions:
180/392 + 252/392 = 180 + 252/392 = 432/392 - 432/392 simplified gives 54/49
- So, 45/98 + 36/56 = 54/49
In mixed form: 15/49
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