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Add 72/98 and 8/56

72/98 + 8/56 is 43/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    8/56 = 8 × 7/56 × 7 = 56/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/392 + 56/392 = 288 + 56/392 = 344/392
  5. 344/392 simplified gives 43/49
  6. So, 72/98 + 8/56 = 43/49

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