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Add 49/56 and 4/45

49/56 + 4/45 is 347/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    4/45 = 4 × 56/45 × 56 = 224/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/2520 + 224/2520 = 2205 + 224/2520 = 2429/2520
  5. 2429/2520 simplified gives 347/360
  6. So, 49/56 + 4/45 = 347/360

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