Add 56/98 and 28/42, Solve 56/98 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 56/98 and 28/42

56/98 + 28/42 is 26/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
56/98 = 56 × 3/98 × 3 = 168/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
28/42 = 28 × 7/42 × 7 = 196/294
Add the two like fractions:
168/294 + 196/294 = 168 + 196/294 = 364/294
364/294 simplified gives 26/21
So, 56/98 + 28/42 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21

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