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Add 50/18 and 12/56

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 12/56

50/18 + 12/56 is 377/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    50/18 = 50 × 28/18 × 28 = 1400/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/504 + 108/504 = 1400 + 108/504 = 1508/504
  5. 1508/504 simplified gives 377/126
  6. So, 50/18 + 12/56 = 377/126
    In mixed form: 2125/126

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