Add 56/98 and 75/90
56/98 + 75/90 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 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 90 × 49 = 4410,
75/90 = 75 × 49/90 × 49 = 3675/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/4410 + 3675/4410 = 2520 + 3675/4410 = 6195/4410 - 6195/4410 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 56/98 + 75/90 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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