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Add 56/24 and 50/72

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 50/72

56/24 + 50/72 is 109/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/72 + 50/72 = 168 + 50/72 = 218/72
  5. 218/72 simplified gives 109/36
  6. So, 56/24 + 50/72 = 109/36
    In mixed form: 31/36

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