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Add 2/49 and 20/56

2/49 + 20/56 is 39/98.

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,
    2/49 = 2 × 8/49 × 8 = 16/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    20/56 = 20 × 7/56 × 7 = 140/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/392 + 140/392 = 16 + 140/392 = 156/392
  5. 156/392 simplified gives 39/98
  6. So, 2/49 + 20/56 = 39/98

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