Add 98/6 and 4/56
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 4/56
986 + 456 is 68942.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
986 = 98 × 286 × 28 = 2744168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
456 = 4 × 356 × 3 = 12168 - Add the two like fractions:
2744168 + 12168 = 2744 + 12168 = 2756168 - 2756/168 simplified gives 68942
- So, 98/6 + 4/56 = 689/42
In mixed form: 161742
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