Add 6/56 and 9/98
6/56 + 9/98 is 39/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392 - Add the two like fractions:
42/392 + 36/392 = 42 + 36/392 = 78/392 - 78/392 simplified gives 39/196
- So, 6/56 + 9/98 = 39/196
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