Add 50/56 and 10/16
50/56 + 10/16 is 85/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
50/56 = 50 × 2/56 × 2 = 100/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
10/16 = 10 × 7/16 × 7 = 70/112 - Add the two like fractions:
100/112 + 70/112 = 100 + 70/112 = 170/112 - 170/112 simplified gives 85/56
- So, 50/56 + 10/16 = 85/56
In mixed form: 129/56
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