Add 72/56 and 2/98
1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 2/98
72/56 + 2/98 is 64/49.
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,
72/56 = 72 × 7/56 × 7 = 504/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Add the two like fractions:
504/392 + 8/392 = 504 + 8/392 = 512/392 - 512/392 simplified gives 64/49
- So, 72/56 + 2/98 = 64/49
In mixed form: 115/49
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