Add 4/49 and 48/56
4/49 + 48/56 is 46/49.
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,
4/49 = 4 × 8/49 × 8 = 32/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
48/56 = 48 × 7/56 × 7 = 336/392 - Add the two like fractions:
32/392 + 336/392 = 32 + 336/392 = 368/392 - 368/392 simplified gives 46/49
- So, 4/49 + 48/56 = 46/49
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