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Add 8/56 and 1/98

8/56 + 1/98 is 15/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    8/56 = 8 × 7/56 × 7 = 56/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/392 + 4/392 = 56 + 4/392 = 60/392
  5. 60/392 simplified gives 15/98
  6. So, 8/56 + 1/98 = 15/98

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