Add 56/98 and 40/49
56/98 + 40/49 is 68/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
56/98 = 56 × 1/98 × 1 = 56/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
40/49 = 40 × 2/49 × 2 = 80/98 - Add the two like fractions:
56/98 + 80/98 = 56 + 80/98 = 136/98 - 136/98 simplified gives 68/49
- So, 56/98 + 40/49 = 68/49
In mixed form: 119/49
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