Add 4/56 and 14/49
4/56 + 14/49 is 5/14.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
14/49 = 14 × 8/49 × 8 = 112/392 - Add the two like fractions:
28/392 + 112/392 = 28 + 112/392 = 140/392 - 140/392 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 4/56 + 14/49 = 5/14
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