Add 27/49 and 50/56
27/49 + 50/56 is 283/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
27/49 = 27 × 8/49 × 8 = 216/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Add the two like fractions:
216/392 + 350/392 = 216 + 350/392 = 566/392 - 566/392 simplified gives 283/196
- So, 27/49 + 50/56 = 283/196
In mixed form: 187/196
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