Add 49/56 and 42/49
49/56 + 42/49 is 97/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/49 = 42 × 8/49 × 8 = 336/392 - Add the two like fractions:
343/392 + 336/392 = 343 + 336/392 = 679/392 - 679/392 simplified gives 97/56
- So, 49/56 + 42/49 = 97/56
In mixed form: 141/56
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