Add 50/56 and 7/14
50/56 + 7/14 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 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 14 × 4 = 56,
7/14 = 7 × 4/14 × 4 = 28/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 28/56 = 50 + 28/56 = 78/56 - 78/56 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 50/56 + 7/14 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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