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Add 75/98 and 18/56

75/98 + 18/56 is 213/196.

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,
    75/98 = 75 × 4/98 × 4 = 300/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    18/56 = 18 × 7/56 × 7 = 126/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/392 + 126/392 = 300 + 126/392 = 426/392
  5. 426/392 simplified gives 213/196
  6. So, 75/98 + 18/56 = 213/196
    In mixed form: 117/196

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