Add 98/56 and 35/81
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 35/81
98/56 + 35/81 is 707/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
98/56 = 98 × 81/56 × 81 = 7938/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
35/81 = 35 × 56/81 × 56 = 1960/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
7938/4536 + 1960/4536 = 7938 + 1960/4536 = 9898/4536 - 9898/4536 simplified gives 707/324
- So, 98/56 + 35/81 = 707/324
In mixed form: 259/324
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