Add 54/56 and 50/72
54/56 + 50/72 is 209/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Add the two like fractions:
486/504 + 350/504 = 486 + 350/504 = 836/504 - 836/504 simplified gives 209/126
- So, 54/56 + 50/72 = 209/126
In mixed form: 183/126
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