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Add 4/49 and 50/56

4/49 + 50/56 is 191/196.

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,
    4/49 = 4 × 8/49 × 8 = 32/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/392 + 350/392 = 32 + 350/392 = 382/392
  5. 382/392 simplified gives 191/196
  6. So, 4/49 + 50/56 = 191/196

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