Add 45/49 and 3/56
45/49 + 3/56 is 381/392.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 8/49 × 8 = 360/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
3/56 = 3 × 7/56 × 7 = 21/392 - Add the two like fractions:
360/392 + 21/392 = 360 + 21/392 = 381/392 - So, 45/49 + 3/56 = 381/392
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