Add 96/98 and 16/56
96/98 + 16/56 is 62/49.
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,
96/98 = 96 × 4/98 × 4 = 384/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
16/56 = 16 × 7/56 × 7 = 112/392 - Add the two like fractions:
384/392 + 112/392 = 384 + 112/392 = 496/392 - 496/392 simplified gives 62/49
- So, 96/98 + 16/56 = 62/49
In mixed form: 113/49
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