Add 49/98 and 56/81
49/98 + 56/81 is 193/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
49/98 = 49 × 81/98 × 81 = 3969/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
56/81 = 56 × 98/81 × 98 = 5488/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/7938 + 5488/7938 = 3969 + 5488/7938 = 9457/7938 - 9457/7938 simplified gives 193/162
- So, 49/98 + 56/81 = 193/162
In mixed form: 131/162
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