Add 5/98 and 54/56
5/98 + 54/56 is 199/196.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 7/56 × 7 = 378/392 - Add the two like fractions:
20/392 + 378/392 = 20 + 378/392 = 398/392 - 398/392 simplified gives 199/196
- So, 5/98 + 54/56 = 199/196
In mixed form: 13/196
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