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Add 2/4 and 56/49

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 7/49

2/4 + 56/49 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    56/49 = 56 × 4/49 × 4 = 224/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/196 + 224/196 = 98 + 224/196 = 322/196
  5. 322/196 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 2/4 + 56/49 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

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