Add 56/98 and 8/28
56/98 + 8/28 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
56/98 = 56 × 2/98 × 2 = 112/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196 - Add the two like fractions:
112/196 + 56/196 = 112 + 56/196 = 168/196 - 168/196 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 56/98 + 8/28 = 6/7
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