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Add 50/3 and 75/56

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1 19/56

50/3 + 75/56 is 3025/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    50/3 = 50 × 56/3 × 56 = 2800/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/168 + 225/168 = 2800 + 225/168 = 3025/168
  5. So, 50/3 + 75/56 = 3025/168
    In mixed form: 181/168

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