Add 56/98 and 4/9
56/98 + 4/9 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
56/98 = 56 × 9/98 × 9 = 504/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
4/9 = 4 × 98/9 × 98 = 392/882 - Add the two like fractions:
504/882 + 392/882 = 504 + 392/882 = 896/882 - 896/882 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 56/98 + 4/9 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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