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Add 49/56 and 35/36

49/56 + 35/36 is 133/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 36 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/504 + 490/504 = 441 + 490/504 = 931/504
  5. 931/504 simplified gives 133/72
  6. So, 49/56 + 35/36 = 133/72
    In mixed form: 161/72

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