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Add 49/15 and 8/56

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 8/56

49/15 + 8/56 is 358/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    49/15 = 49 × 56/15 × 56 = 2744/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/840 + 120/840 = 2744 + 120/840 = 2864/840
  5. 2864/840 simplified gives 358/105
  6. So, 49/15 + 8/56 = 358/105
    In mixed form: 343/105

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