Add 8/56 and 15/98
8/56 + 15/98 is 29/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
8/56 = 8 × 7/56 × 7 = 56/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392 - Add the two like fractions:
56/392 + 60/392 = 56 + 60/392 = 116/392 - 116/392 simplified gives 29/98
- So, 8/56 + 15/98 = 29/98
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