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Add 36/49 and 25/56

36/49 + 25/56 is 463/392.

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,
    36/49 = 36 × 8/49 × 8 = 288/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    25/56 = 25 × 7/56 × 7 = 175/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/392 + 175/392 = 288 + 175/392 = 463/392
  5. So, 36/49 + 25/56 = 463/392
    In mixed form: 171/392

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