Add 56/75 and 63/98
56/75 + 63/98 is 1459/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
56/75 = 56 × 98/75 × 98 = 5488/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
63/98 = 63 × 75/98 × 75 = 4725/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
5488/7350 + 4725/7350 = 5488 + 4725/7350 = 10213/7350 - 10213/7350 simplified gives 1459/1050
- So, 56/75 + 63/98 = 1459/1050
In mixed form: 1409/1050
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