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Add 32/49 and 6/56

32/49 + 6/56 is 149/196.

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,
    32/49 = 32 × 8/49 × 8 = 256/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/392 + 42/392 = 256 + 42/392 = 298/392
  5. 298/392 simplified gives 149/196
  6. So, 32/49 + 6/56 = 149/196

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