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Add 27/36 and 50/56

27/36 + 50/56 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    27/36 = 27 × 14/36 × 14 = 378/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/504 + 450/504 = 378 + 450/504 = 828/504
  5. 828/504 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 27/36 + 50/56 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

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