Add 50/56 and 4/28
50/56 + 4/28 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
4/28 = 4 × 2/28 × 2 = 8/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 8/56 = 50 + 8/56 = 58/56 - 58/56 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 50/56 + 4/28 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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