Add 50/56 and 2/72
50/56 + 2/72 is 58/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 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 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 14/504 = 450 + 14/504 = 464/504 - 464/504 simplified gives 58/63
- So, 50/56 + 2/72 = 58/63
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