Add 2/14 and 49/56
2/14 + 49/56 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
2/14 = 2 × 4/14 × 4 = 8/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
49/56 = 49 × 1/56 × 1 = 49/56 - Add the two like fractions:
8/56 + 49/56 = 8 + 49/56 = 57/56 - So, 2/14 + 49/56 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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