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Add 12/56 and 14/50

12/56 + 14/50 is 173/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    14/50 = 14 × 28/50 × 28 = 392/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1400 + 392/1400 = 300 + 392/1400 = 692/1400
  5. 692/1400 simplified gives 173/350
  6. So, 12/56 + 14/50 = 173/350

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