Add 3/56 and 9/50
3/56 + 9/50 is 327/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
9/50 = 9 × 28/50 × 28 = 252/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1400 + 252/1400 = 75 + 252/1400 = 327/1400 - So, 3/56 + 9/50 = 327/1400
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