Add 56/16 and 1/98
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 1/98
56/16 + 1/98 is 172/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
56/16 = 56 × 49/16 × 49 = 2744/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
1/98 = 1 × 8/98 × 8 = 8/784 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/784 + 8/784 = 2744 + 8/784 = 2752/784 - 2752/784 simplified gives 172/49
- So, 56/16 + 1/98 = 172/49
In mixed form: 325/49
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