Add 50/56 and 49/81
50/56 + 49/81 is 3397/2268.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
50/56 = 50 × 81/56 × 81 = 4050/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
49/81 = 49 × 56/81 × 56 = 2744/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/4536 + 2744/4536 = 4050 + 2744/4536 = 6794/4536 - 6794/4536 simplified gives 3397/2268
- So, 50/56 + 49/81 = 3397/2268
In mixed form: 11129/2268
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