Add 2/49 and 20/56
2/49 + 20/56 is 39/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
2/49 = 2 × 8/49 × 8 = 16/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
20/56 = 20 × 7/56 × 7 = 140/392 - Add the two like fractions:
16/392 + 140/392 = 16 + 140/392 = 156/392 - 156/392 simplified gives 39/98
- So, 2/49 + 20/56 = 39/98
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