Add 50/56 and 2/18
50/56 + 2/18 is 253/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 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 18 × 28 = 504,
2/18 = 2 × 28/18 × 28 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 56/504 = 450 + 56/504 = 506/504 - 506/504 simplified gives 253/252
- So, 50/56 + 2/18 = 253/252
In mixed form: 11/252
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