Add 36/49 and 50/56
36/49 + 50/56 is 319/196.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 8/49 × 8 = 288/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Add the two like fractions:
288/392 + 350/392 = 288 + 350/392 = 638/392 - 638/392 simplified gives 319/196
- So, 36/49 + 50/56 = 319/196
In mixed form: 1123/196
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