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Add 18/16 and 50/56

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 50/56

18/16 + 50/56 is 113/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    50/56 = 50 × 2/56 × 2 = 100/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/112 + 100/112 = 126 + 100/112 = 226/112
  5. 226/112 simplified gives 113/56
  6. So, 18/16 + 50/56 = 113/56
    In mixed form: 21/56

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