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Add 50/56 and 3/27

50/56 + 3/27 is 253/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    50/56 = 50 × 27/56 × 27 = 1350/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    3/27 = 3 × 56/27 × 56 = 168/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1512 + 168/1512 = 1350 + 168/1512 = 1518/1512
  5. 1518/1512 simplified gives 253/252
  6. So, 50/56 + 3/27 = 253/252
    In mixed form: 11/252

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