Add 8/56 and 21/98
8/56 + 21/98 is 5/14.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 4/98 × 4 = 84/392 - Add the two like fractions:
56/392 + 84/392 = 56 + 84/392 = 140/392 - 140/392 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 8/56 + 21/98 = 5/14
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