Add 98/18 and 5/56
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 5/56
98/18 + 5/56 is 2789/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
98/18 = 98 × 28/18 × 28 = 2744/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/504 + 45/504 = 2744 + 45/504 = 2789/504 - So, 98/18 + 5/56 = 2789/504
In mixed form: 5269/504
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