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Add 50/56 and 2/48

50/56 + 2/48 is 157/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    50/56 = 50 × 6/56 × 6 = 300/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/336 + 14/336 = 300 + 14/336 = 314/336
  5. 314/336 simplified gives 157/168
  6. So, 50/56 + 2/48 = 157/168

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