Add 50/56 and 49/72, Solve 50/56 + 49/72 as a fraction

Add 50/56 and 49/72

50/56 + 49/72 is 793/504.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 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 72 × 7 = 504,
49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 343/504 = 450 + 343/504 = 793/504
So, 50/56 + 49/72 = 793/504
In mixed form: 1289/504

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