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Add 54/56 and 50/72

54/56 + 50/72 is 209/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/504 + 350/504 = 486 + 350/504 = 836/504
  5. 836/504 simplified gives 209/126
  6. So, 54/56 + 50/72 = 209/126
    In mixed form: 183/126

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