Add 50/56 and 70/84
50/56 + 70/84 is 145/84.
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,
70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 140/168 = 150 + 140/168 = 290/168 - 290/168 simplified gives 145/84
- So, 50/56 + 70/84 = 145/84
In mixed form: 161/84
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