Add 25/18 and 50/56
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 50/56
25/18 + 50/56 is 575/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
25/18 = 25 × 28/18 × 28 = 700/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
700/504 + 450/504 = 700 + 450/504 = 1150/504 - 1150/504 simplified gives 575/252
- So, 25/18 + 50/56 = 575/252
In mixed form: 271/252
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