Add 5/98 and 56/96
5/98 + 56/96 is 373/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
5/98 = 5 × 48/98 × 48 = 240/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
56/96 = 56 × 49/96 × 49 = 2744/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
240/4704 + 2744/4704 = 240 + 2744/4704 = 2984/4704 - 2984/4704 simplified gives 373/588
- So, 5/98 + 56/96 = 373/588
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