Add 50/56 and 7/54
50/56 + 7/54 is 773/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
50/56 = 50 × 27/56 × 27 = 1350/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
7/54 = 7 × 28/54 × 28 = 196/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1512 + 196/1512 = 1350 + 196/1512 = 1546/1512 - 1546/1512 simplified gives 773/756
- So, 50/56 + 7/54 = 773/756
In mixed form: 117/756
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