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Add 50/4 and 4/56

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 4/56

50/4 + 4/56 is 88/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    50/4 = 50 × 14/4 × 14 = 700/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    4/56 = 4 × 1/56 × 1 = 4/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/56 + 4/56 = 700 + 4/56 = 704/56
  5. 704/56 simplified gives 88/7
  6. So, 50/4 + 4/56 = 88/7
    In mixed form: 124/7

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