Add 56/98 and 28/40
56/98 + 28/40 is 89/70.
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,
28/40 = 28 × 49/40 × 49 = 1372/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1960 + 1372/1960 = 1120 + 1372/1960 = 2492/1960 - 2492/1960 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 56/98 + 28/40 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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