Add 50/56 and 14/24
50/56 + 14/24 is 31/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 98/168 = 150 + 98/168 = 248/168 - 248/168 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 50/56 + 14/24 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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