Add 50/56 and 1/3
50/56 + 1/3 is 103/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
1/3 = 1 × 56/3 × 56 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 56/168 = 150 + 56/168 = 206/168 - 206/168 simplified gives 103/84
- So, 50/56 + 1/3 = 103/84
In mixed form: 119/84
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