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Add 5/56 and 20/98

5/56 + 20/98 is 115/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/392 + 80/392 = 35 + 80/392 = 115/392
  5. So, 5/56 + 20/98 = 115/392

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