Add 56/98 and 10/20
56/98 + 10/20 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
56/98 = 56 × 10/98 × 10 = 560/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980 - Add the two like fractions:
560/980 + 490/980 = 560 + 490/980 = 1050/980 - 1050/980 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 56/98 + 10/20 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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