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Add 56/84 and 72/98

56/84 + 72/98 is 206/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    56/84 = 56 × 7/84 × 7 = 392/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/588 + 432/588 = 392 + 432/588 = 824/588
  5. 824/588 simplified gives 206/147
  6. So, 56/84 + 72/98 = 206/147
    In mixed form: 159/147

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