Add 50/56 and 14/49
50/56 + 14/49 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
14/49 = 14 × 8/49 × 8 = 112/392 - Add the two like fractions:
350/392 + 112/392 = 350 + 112/392 = 462/392 - 462/392 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 50/56 + 14/49 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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