Add 56/84 and 56/98
56/84 + 56/98 is 26/21.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588 - Add the two like fractions:
392/588 + 336/588 = 392 + 336/588 = 728/588 - 728/588 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 56/84 + 56/98 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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