Add 2/56 and 45/49
2/56 + 45/49 is 187/196.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
45/49 = 45 × 8/49 × 8 = 360/392 - Add the two like fractions:
14/392 + 360/392 = 14 + 360/392 = 374/392 - 374/392 simplified gives 187/196
- So, 2/56 + 45/49 = 187/196
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