Add 56/98 and 56/60
56/98 + 56/60 is 158/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
56/98 = 56 × 30/98 × 30 = 1680/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
56/60 = 56 × 49/60 × 49 = 2744/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2940 + 2744/2940 = 1680 + 2744/2940 = 4424/2940 - 4424/2940 simplified gives 158/105
- So, 56/98 + 56/60 = 158/105
In mixed form: 153/105
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