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Add 50/18 and 18/56

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

50/18 + 18/56 is 781/252.

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,
    18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/504 + 162/504 = 1400 + 162/504 = 1562/504
  5. 1562/504 simplified gives 781/252
  6. So, 50/18 + 18/56 = 781/252
    In mixed form: 325/252

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