Add 98/56 and 54/98, Solve 1 42/56 + 54/98 as a fraction

Add 98/56 and 54/98

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 54/98

98/56 + 54/98 is 451/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
98/56 = 98 × 7/56 × 7 = 686/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
54/98 = 54 × 4/98 × 4 = 216/392
Add the two like fractions:
686/392 + 216/392 = 686 + 216/392 = 902/392
902/392 simplified gives 451/196
So, 98/56 + 54/98 = 451/196
In mixed form: 259/196

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