Add 50/56 and 15/9
1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 1 6/9
50/56 + 15/9 is 215/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
15/9 = 15 × 56/9 × 56 = 840/504 - Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 840/504 = 450 + 840/504 = 1290/504 - 1290/504 simplified gives 215/84
- So, 50/56 + 15/9 = 215/84
In mixed form: 247/84
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