Add 50/6 and 7/56
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 7/56
50/6 + 7/56 is 203/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
50/6 = 50 × 28/6 × 28 = 1400/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/168 + 21/168 = 1400 + 21/168 = 1421/168 - 1421/168 simplified gives 203/24
- So, 50/6 + 7/56 = 203/24
In mixed form: 811/24
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