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Add 50/56 and 2/36

50/56 + 2/36 is 239/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 36 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    2/36 = 2 × 14/36 × 14 = 28/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/504 + 28/504 = 450 + 28/504 = 478/504
  5. 478/504 simplified gives 239/252
  6. So, 50/56 + 2/36 = 239/252

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