Add 8/98 and 6/56
8/98 + 6/56 is 37/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392 - Add the two like fractions:
32/392 + 42/392 = 32 + 42/392 = 74/392 - 74/392 simplified gives 37/196
- So, 8/98 + 6/56 = 37/196
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