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Add 1/49 and 4/56

1/49 + 4/56 is 9/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    1/49 = 1 × 8/49 × 8 = 8/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/392 + 28/392 = 8 + 28/392 = 36/392
  5. 36/392 simplified gives 9/98
  6. So, 1/49 + 4/56 = 9/98

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