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Add 56/64 and 1/49

56/64 + 1/49 is 351/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    56/64 = 56 × 49/64 × 49 = 2744/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    1/49 = 1 × 64/49 × 64 = 64/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/3136 + 64/3136 = 2744 + 64/3136 = 2808/3136
  5. 2808/3136 simplified gives 351/392
  6. So, 56/64 + 1/49 = 351/392

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