Add 56/28 and 80/98
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 80/98
56/28 + 80/98 is 138/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
56/28 = 56 × 7/28 × 7 = 392/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
80/98 = 80 × 2/98 × 2 = 160/196 - Add the two like fractions:
392/196 + 160/196 = 392 + 160/196 = 552/196 - 552/196 simplified gives 138/49
- So, 56/28 + 80/98 = 138/49
In mixed form: 240/49
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