Add 56/42 and 24/98
1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 24/98
56/42 + 24/98 is 232/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
56/42 = 56 × 7/42 × 7 = 392/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294 - Add the two like fractions:
392/294 + 72/294 = 392 + 72/294 = 464/294 - 464/294 simplified gives 232/147
- So, 56/42 + 24/98 = 232/147
In mixed form: 185/147
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