Add 50/56 and 7/84
50/56 + 7/84 is 41/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 14/168 = 150 + 14/168 = 164/168 - 164/168 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 50/56 + 7/84 = 41/42
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