Add 6/56 and 12/49
6/56 + 12/49 is 69/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
12/49 = 12 × 8/49 × 8 = 96/392 - Add the two like fractions:
42/392 + 96/392 = 42 + 96/392 = 138/392 - 138/392 simplified gives 69/196
- So, 6/56 + 12/49 = 69/196
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