Add 50/56 and 50/4
1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 12 2/4
50/56 + 50/4 is 375/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 4 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 4 × 14 = 56,
50/4 = 50 × 14/4 × 14 = 700/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 700/56 = 50 + 700/56 = 750/56 - 750/56 simplified gives 375/28
- So, 50/56 + 50/4 = 375/28
In mixed form: 1311/28
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