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Add 50/56 and 12/6

1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 2 0/6

50/56 + 12/6 is 81/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    12/6 = 12 × 28/6 × 28 = 336/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/168 + 336/168 = 150 + 336/168 = 486/168
  5. 486/168 simplified gives 81/28
  6. So, 50/56 + 12/6 = 81/28
    In mixed form: 225/28

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