Add 50/56 and 2/3
50/56 + 2/3 is 131/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
2/3 = 2 × 56/3 × 56 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 112/168 = 150 + 112/168 = 262/168 - 262/168 simplified gives 131/84
- So, 50/56 + 2/3 = 131/84
In mixed form: 147/84
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