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Add 50/56 and 7/49

50/56 + 7/49 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    7/49 = 7 × 8/49 × 8 = 56/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/392 + 56/392 = 350 + 56/392 = 406/392
  5. 406/392 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 50/56 + 7/49 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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