Add 5/98 and 48/56
5/98 + 48/56 is 89/98.
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,
48/56 = 48 × 7/56 × 7 = 336/392 - Add the two like fractions:
20/392 + 336/392 = 20 + 336/392 = 356/392 - 356/392 simplified gives 89/98
- So, 5/98 + 48/56 = 89/98
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