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Add 49/70 and 12/56

49/70 + 12/56 is 32/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/280 + 60/280 = 196 + 60/280 = 256/280
  5. 256/280 simplified gives 32/35
  6. So, 49/70 + 12/56 = 32/35

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