Add 50/56 and 8/75
50/56 + 8/75 is 2099/2100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
8/75 = 8 × 56/75 × 56 = 448/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/4200 + 448/4200 = 3750 + 448/4200 = 4198/4200 - 4198/4200 simplified gives 2099/2100
- So, 50/56 + 8/75 = 2099/2100
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