Add 50/56 and 9/48
50/56 + 9/48 is 121/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
50/56 = 50 × 6/56 × 6 = 300/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
300/336 + 63/336 = 300 + 63/336 = 363/336 - 363/336 simplified gives 121/112
- So, 50/56 + 9/48 = 121/112
In mixed form: 19/112
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