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Add 16/18 and 50/56

16/18 + 50/56 is 449/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    16/18 = 16 × 28/18 × 28 = 448/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/504 + 450/504 = 448 + 450/504 = 898/504
  5. 898/504 simplified gives 449/252
  6. So, 16/18 + 50/56 = 449/252
    In mixed form: 1197/252

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