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Add 56/98 and 90/7

1st number: 56/98, 2nd number: 12 6/7

56/98 + 90/7 is 94/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    56/98 = 56 × 1/98 × 1 = 56/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    90/7 = 90 × 14/7 × 14 = 1260/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/98 + 1260/98 = 56 + 1260/98 = 1316/98
  5. 1316/98 simplified gives 94/7
  6. So, 56/98 + 90/7 = 94/7
    In mixed form: 133/7

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