Add 50/16 and 3/56
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 3/56
50/16 + 3/56 is 89/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112 - Add the two like fractions:
350/112 + 6/112 = 350 + 6/112 = 356/112 - 356/112 simplified gives 89/28
- So, 50/16 + 3/56 = 89/28
In mixed form: 35/28
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