Add 1/56 and 28/49
1/56 + 28/49 is 33/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
1/56 = 1 × 7/56 × 7 = 7/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
28/49 = 28 × 8/49 × 8 = 224/392 - Add the two like fractions:
7/392 + 224/392 = 7 + 224/392 = 231/392 - 231/392 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 1/56 + 28/49 = 33/56
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