Add 1/6 and 50/56
1/6 + 50/56 is 89/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 150/168 = 28 + 150/168 = 178/168 - 178/168 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 1/6 + 50/56 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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