Add 5/98 and 36/56
5/98 + 36/56 is 34/49.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 4/98 × 4 = 20/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
36/56 = 36 × 7/56 × 7 = 252/392 - Add the two like fractions:
20/392 + 252/392 = 20 + 252/392 = 272/392 - 272/392 simplified gives 34/49
- So, 5/98 + 36/56 = 34/49
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