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Add 50/56 and 20/3

1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 6 2/3

50/56 + 20/3 is 635/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    20/3 = 20 × 56/3 × 56 = 1120/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/168 + 1120/168 = 150 + 1120/168 = 1270/168
  5. 1270/168 simplified gives 635/84
  6. So, 50/56 + 20/3 = 635/84
    In mixed form: 747/84

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