Add 50/56 and 18/21
50/56 + 18/21 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
18/21 = 18 × 8/21 × 8 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 144/168 = 150 + 144/168 = 294/168 - 294/168 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 50/56 + 18/21 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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