Add 56/96 and 1/49
56/96 + 1/49 is 355/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
56/96 = 56 × 49/96 × 49 = 2744/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
1/49 = 1 × 96/49 × 96 = 96/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/4704 + 96/4704 = 2744 + 96/4704 = 2840/4704 - 2840/4704 simplified gives 355/588
- So, 56/96 + 1/49 = 355/588
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