Add 98/20 and 35/56
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 35/56
98/20 + 35/56 is 221/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
98/20 = 98 × 14/20 × 14 = 1372/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/280 + 175/280 = 1372 + 175/280 = 1547/280 - 1547/280 simplified gives 221/40
- So, 98/20 + 35/56 = 221/40
In mixed form: 521/40
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