Add 14/56 and 6/49
14/56 + 6/49 is 73/196.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 7/56 × 7 = 98/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392 - Add the two like fractions:
98/392 + 48/392 = 98 + 48/392 = 146/392 - 146/392 simplified gives 73/196
- So, 14/56 + 6/49 = 73/196
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