Add 9/98 and 72/56, Solve 9/98 + 1 16/56 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 72/56

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

9/98 + 72/56 is 135/98.

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,
9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
72/56 = 72 × 7/56 × 7 = 504/392
Add the two like fractions:
36/392 + 504/392 = 36 + 504/392 = 540/392
540/392 simplified gives 135/98
So, 9/98 + 72/56 = 135/98
In mixed form: 137/98

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