Add 56/98 and 15/40
56/98 + 15/40 is 53/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
56/98 = 56 × 20/98 × 20 = 1120/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
15/40 = 15 × 49/40 × 49 = 735/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1960 + 735/1960 = 1120 + 735/1960 = 1855/1960 - 1855/1960 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 56/98 + 15/40 = 53/56
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