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Add 50/96 and 35/56

50/96 + 35/56 is 55/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 56 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    35/56 = 35 × 12/56 × 12 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/672 + 420/672 = 350 + 420/672 = 770/672
  5. 770/672 simplified gives 55/48
  6. So, 50/96 + 35/56 = 55/48
    In mixed form: 17/48

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