Add 56/84 and 35/98
56/84 + 35/98 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
56/84 = 56 × 7/84 × 7 = 392/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
35/98 = 35 × 6/98 × 6 = 210/588 - Add the two like fractions:
392/588 + 210/588 = 392 + 210/588 = 602/588 - 602/588 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 56/84 + 35/98 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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