Add 6/56 and 2/49
6/56 + 2/49 is 29/196.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 8/49 × 8 = 16/392 - Add the two like fractions:
42/392 + 16/392 = 42 + 16/392 = 58/392 - 58/392 simplified gives 29/196
- So, 6/56 + 2/49 = 29/196
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