Add 49/56 and 1/4
49/56 + 1/4 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
49/56 = 49 × 1/56 × 1 = 49/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
1/4 = 1 × 14/4 × 14 = 14/56 - Add the two like fractions:
49/56 + 14/56 = 49 + 14/56 = 63/56 - 63/56 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 49/56 + 1/4 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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