Add 5/56 and 14/49
5/56 + 14/49 is 3/8.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
14/49 = 14 × 8/49 × 8 = 112/392 - Add the two like fractions:
35/392 + 112/392 = 35 + 112/392 = 147/392 - 147/392 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/56 + 14/49 = 3/8
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