Add 72/98 and 2/56
72/98 + 2/56 is 151/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392 - Add the two like fractions:
288/392 + 14/392 = 288 + 14/392 = 302/392 - 302/392 simplified gives 151/196
- So, 72/98 + 2/56 = 151/196
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