Add 98/20 and 42/56
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 42/56
98/20 + 42/56 is 113/20.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/280 + 210/280 = 1372 + 210/280 = 1582/280 - 1582/280 simplified gives 113/20
- So, 98/20 + 42/56 = 113/20
In mixed form: 513/20
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