Add 49/56 and 30/98
49/56 + 30/98 is 463/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
49/56 = 49 × 7/56 × 7 = 343/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
30/98 = 30 × 4/98 × 4 = 120/392 - Add the two like fractions:
343/392 + 120/392 = 343 + 120/392 = 463/392 - So, 49/56 + 30/98 = 463/392
In mixed form: 171/392
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