Add 50/56 and 6/24
50/56 + 6/24 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 42/168 = 150 + 42/168 = 192/168 - 192/168 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 50/56 + 6/24 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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