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Add 50/32 and 1/56

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 1/56

50/32 + 1/56 is 177/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 56 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    50/32 = 50 × 7/32 × 7 = 350/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    1/56 = 1 × 4/56 × 4 = 4/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/224 + 4/224 = 350 + 4/224 = 354/224
  5. 354/224 simplified gives 177/112
  6. So, 50/32 + 1/56 = 177/112
    In mixed form: 165/112

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