Add 32/56 and 6/49
32/56 + 6/49 is 34/49.
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,
32/56 = 32 × 7/56 × 7 = 224/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392 - Add the two like fractions:
224/392 + 48/392 = 224 + 48/392 = 272/392 - 272/392 simplified gives 34/49
- So, 32/56 + 6/49 = 34/49
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