Add 50/98 and 4/56
50/98 + 4/56 is 57/98.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 4/98 × 4 = 200/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392 - Add the two like fractions:
200/392 + 28/392 = 200 + 28/392 = 228/392 - 228/392 simplified gives 57/98
- So, 50/98 + 4/56 = 57/98
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