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Add 50/56 and 24/80

50/56 + 24/80 is 167/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    50/56 = 50 × 10/56 × 10 = 500/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/560 + 168/560 = 500 + 168/560 = 668/560
  5. 668/560 simplified gives 167/140
  6. So, 50/56 + 24/80 = 167/140
    In mixed form: 127/140

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