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Add 50/72 and 49/56

50/72 + 49/56 is 113/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/504 + 441/504 = 350 + 441/504 = 791/504
  5. 791/504 simplified gives 113/72
  6. So, 50/72 + 49/56 = 113/72
    In mixed form: 141/72

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