Add 50/56 and 5/7
50/56 + 5/7 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 7 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 7 × 8 = 56,
5/7 = 5 × 8/7 × 8 = 40/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 40/56 = 50 + 40/56 = 90/56 - 90/56 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 50/56 + 5/7 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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