Add 56/98 and 20/25
56/98 + 20/25 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
56/98 = 56 × 25/98 × 25 = 1400/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
20/25 = 20 × 98/25 × 98 = 1960/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2450 + 1960/2450 = 1400 + 1960/2450 = 3360/2450 - 3360/2450 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 56/98 + 20/25 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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