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Add 56/8 and 2/49

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 2/49

56/8 + 2/49 is 345/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    56/8 = 56 × 49/8 × 49 = 2744/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    2/49 = 2 × 8/49 × 8 = 16/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/392 + 16/392 = 2744 + 16/392 = 2760/392
  5. 2760/392 simplified gives 345/49
  6. So, 56/8 + 2/49 = 345/49
    In mixed form: 72/49

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