Add 45/98 and 50/56
45/98 + 50/56 is 265/196.
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,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Add the two like fractions:
180/392 + 350/392 = 180 + 350/392 = 530/392 - 530/392 simplified gives 265/196
- So, 45/98 + 50/56 = 265/196
In mixed form: 169/196
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