Add 32/49 and 6/56
32/49 + 6/56 is 149/196.
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,
32/49 = 32 × 8/49 × 8 = 256/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392 - Add the two like fractions:
256/392 + 42/392 = 256 + 42/392 = 298/392 - 298/392 simplified gives 149/196
- So, 32/49 + 6/56 = 149/196
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