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Add 49/56 and 4/3

1st number: 49/56, 2nd number: 1 1/3

49/56 + 4/3 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    4/3 = 4 × 56/3 × 56 = 224/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/168 + 224/168 = 147 + 224/168 = 371/168
  5. 371/168 simplified gives 53/24
  6. So, 49/56 + 4/3 = 53/24
    In mixed form: 25/24

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