Add 49/98 and 56/75
49/98 + 56/75 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
49/98 = 49 × 75/98 × 75 = 3675/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
56/75 = 56 × 98/75 × 98 = 5488/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/7350 + 5488/7350 = 3675 + 5488/7350 = 9163/7350 - 9163/7350 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 49/98 + 56/75 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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