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Add 50/6 and 24/56

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 24/56

50/6 + 24/56 is 184/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    50/6 = 50 × 28/6 × 28 = 1400/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/168 + 72/168 = 1400 + 72/168 = 1472/168
  5. 1472/168 simplified gives 184/21
  6. So, 50/6 + 24/56 = 184/21
    In mixed form: 816/21

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