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Add 4/50 and 6/56

4/50 + 6/56 is 131/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    4/50 = 4 × 28/50 × 28 = 112/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    6/56 = 6 × 25/56 × 25 = 150/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1400 + 150/1400 = 112 + 150/1400 = 262/1400
  5. 262/1400 simplified gives 131/700
  6. So, 4/50 + 6/56 = 131/700

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