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Add 56/12 and 45/49

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 45/49

56/12 + 45/49 is 821/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    56/12 = 56 × 49/12 × 49 = 2744/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/588 + 540/588 = 2744 + 540/588 = 3284/588
  5. 3284/588 simplified gives 821/147
  6. So, 56/12 + 45/49 = 821/147
    In mixed form: 586/147

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