Add 56/98 and 36/45
56/98 + 36/45 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
56/98 = 56 × 45/98 × 45 = 2520/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
36/45 = 36 × 98/45 × 98 = 3528/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/4410 + 3528/4410 = 2520 + 3528/4410 = 6048/4410 - 6048/4410 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 56/98 + 36/45 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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