Add 14/36 and 50/56
14/36 + 50/56 is 323/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
14/36 = 14 × 14/36 × 14 = 196/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
196/504 + 450/504 = 196 + 450/504 = 646/504 - 646/504 simplified gives 323/252
- So, 14/36 + 50/56 = 323/252
In mixed form: 171/252
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