Add 6/49 and 10/56
6/49 + 10/56 is 59/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
10/56 = 10 × 7/56 × 7 = 70/392 - Add the two like fractions:
48/392 + 70/392 = 48 + 70/392 = 118/392 - 118/392 simplified gives 59/196
- So, 6/49 + 10/56 = 59/196
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