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Add 56/2 and 42/49

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 42/49

56/2 + 42/49 is 202/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    56/2 = 56 × 49/2 × 49 = 2744/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    42/49 = 42 × 2/49 × 2 = 84/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/98 + 84/98 = 2744 + 84/98 = 2828/98
  5. 2828/98 simplified gives 202/7
  6. So, 56/2 + 42/49 = 202/7
    In mixed form: 286/7

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