Add 50/56 and 24/75
50/56 + 24/75 is 849/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
24/75 = 24 × 56/75 × 56 = 1344/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/4200 + 1344/4200 = 3750 + 1344/4200 = 5094/4200 - 5094/4200 simplified gives 849/700
- So, 50/56 + 24/75 = 849/700
In mixed form: 1149/700
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