Add 36/48 and 50/56
36/48 + 50/56 is 23/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
50/56 = 50 × 6/56 × 6 = 300/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 300/336 = 252 + 300/336 = 552/336 - 552/336 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 36/48 + 50/56 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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