Add 50/56 and 2/14
50/56 + 2/14 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
2/14 = 2 × 4/14 × 4 = 8/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 8/56 = 50 + 8/56 = 58/56 - 58/56 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 50/56 + 2/14 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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