Add 56/98 and 10/12
56/98 + 10/12 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588 - Add the two like fractions:
336/588 + 490/588 = 336 + 490/588 = 826/588 - 826/588 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 56/98 + 10/12 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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