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Add 42/56 and 6/49

42/56 + 6/49 is 171/196.

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,
    42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/392 + 48/392 = 294 + 48/392 = 342/392
  5. 342/392 simplified gives 171/196
  6. So, 42/56 + 6/49 = 171/196

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