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Add 12/49 and 5/56

12/49 + 5/56 is 131/392.

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,
    12/49 = 12 × 8/49 × 8 = 96/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/392 + 35/392 = 96 + 35/392 = 131/392
  5. So, 12/49 + 5/56 = 131/392

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