Add 49/56 and 36/49, Solve 49/56 + 36/49 as a fraction

Add 49/56 and 36/49

49/56 + 36/49 is 631/392.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
49/56 = 49 × 7/56 × 7 = 343/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
36/49 = 36 × 8/49 × 8 = 288/392
Add the two like fractions:
343/392 + 288/392 = 343 + 288/392 = 631/392
So, 49/56 + 36/49 = 631/392
In mixed form: 1239/392

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