Add 50/56 and 3/49
50/56 + 3/49 is 187/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392 - Add the two like fractions:
350/392 + 24/392 = 350 + 24/392 = 374/392 - 374/392 simplified gives 187/196
- So, 50/56 + 3/49 = 187/196
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