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Add 6/49 and 4/56

6/49 + 4/56 is 19/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/392 + 28/392 = 48 + 28/392 = 76/392
  5. 76/392 simplified gives 19/98
  6. So, 6/49 + 4/56 = 19/98

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