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Add 24/56 and 50/54

24/56 + 50/54 is 256/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    24/56 = 24 × 27/56 × 27 = 648/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    50/54 = 50 × 28/54 × 28 = 1400/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1512 + 1400/1512 = 648 + 1400/1512 = 2048/1512
  5. 2048/1512 simplified gives 256/189
  6. So, 24/56 + 50/54 = 256/189
    In mixed form: 167/189

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