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Add 4/56 and 10/49

4/56 + 10/49 is 27/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    10/49 = 10 × 8/49 × 8 = 80/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/392 + 80/392 = 28 + 80/392 = 108/392
  5. 108/392 simplified gives 27/98
  6. So, 4/56 + 10/49 = 27/98

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