Add 49/35 and 4/56
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 4/56
49/35 + 4/56 is 103/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
49/35 = 49 × 8/35 × 8 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
392/280 + 20/280 = 392 + 20/280 = 412/280 - 412/280 simplified gives 103/70
- So, 49/35 + 4/56 = 103/70
In mixed form: 133/70
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