Add 81/98 and 18/56
81/98 + 18/56 is 225/196.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 4/98 × 4 = 324/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
18/56 = 18 × 7/56 × 7 = 126/392 - Add the two like fractions:
324/392 + 126/392 = 324 + 126/392 = 450/392 - 450/392 simplified gives 225/196
- So, 81/98 + 18/56 = 225/196
In mixed form: 129/196
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