Add 1/56 and 24/50
1/56 + 24/50 is 697/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
24/50 = 24 × 28/50 × 28 = 672/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
25/1400 + 672/1400 = 25 + 672/1400 = 697/1400 - So, 1/56 + 24/50 = 697/1400
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