Add 75/98 and 27/56, Solve 75/98 + 27/56 as a fraction

Add 75/98 and 27/56

75/98 + 27/56 is 489/392.

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,
75/98 = 75 × 4/98 × 4 = 300/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
27/56 = 27 × 7/56 × 7 = 189/392
Add the two like fractions:
300/392 + 189/392 = 300 + 189/392 = 489/392
So, 75/98 + 27/56 = 489/392
In mixed form: 197/392

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