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Add 49/98 and 45/56

49/98 + 45/56 is 73/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    49/98 = 49 × 4/98 × 4 = 196/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    45/56 = 45 × 7/56 × 7 = 315/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/392 + 315/392 = 196 + 315/392 = 511/392
  5. 511/392 simplified gives 73/56
  6. So, 49/98 + 45/56 = 73/56
    In mixed form: 117/56

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