Add 3/56 and 7/49
3/56 + 7/49 is 11/56.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 7/56 × 7 = 21/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
7/49 = 7 × 8/49 × 8 = 56/392 - Add the two like fractions:
21/392 + 56/392 = 21 + 56/392 = 77/392 - 77/392 simplified gives 11/56
- So, 3/56 + 7/49 = 11/56
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