Add 10/18 and 50/56
10/18 + 50/56 is 365/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
10/18 = 10 × 28/18 × 28 = 280/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
280/504 + 450/504 = 280 + 450/504 = 730/504 - 730/504 simplified gives 365/252
- So, 10/18 + 50/56 = 365/252
In mixed form: 1113/252
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