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Add 98/56 and 24/49

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 24/49

98/56 + 24/49 is 439/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    98/56 = 98 × 7/56 × 7 = 686/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    24/49 = 24 × 8/49 × 8 = 192/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/392 + 192/392 = 686 + 192/392 = 878/392
  5. 878/392 simplified gives 439/196
  6. So, 98/56 + 24/49 = 439/196
    In mixed form: 247/196

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