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Add 50/56 and 12/45

50/56 + 12/45 is 487/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    12/45 = 12 × 56/45 × 56 = 672/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2520 + 672/2520 = 2250 + 672/2520 = 2922/2520
  5. 2922/2520 simplified gives 487/420
  6. So, 50/56 + 12/45 = 487/420
    In mixed form: 167/420

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