Add 50/56 and 4/18
50/56 + 4/18 is 281/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
4/18 = 4 × 28/18 × 28 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 112/504 = 450 + 112/504 = 562/504 - 562/504 simplified gives 281/252
- So, 50/56 + 4/18 = 281/252
In mixed form: 129/252
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