Add 3/18 and 50/56
3/18 + 50/56 is 89/84.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 28/18 × 28 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
84/504 + 450/504 = 84 + 450/504 = 534/504 - 534/504 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 3/18 + 50/56 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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