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Add 56/50 and 18/21

1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 18/21

56/50 + 18/21 is 346/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    56/50 = 56 × 21/50 × 21 = 1176/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
    18/21 = 18 × 50/21 × 50 = 900/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/1050 + 900/1050 = 1176 + 900/1050 = 2076/1050
  5. 2076/1050 simplified gives 346/175
  6. So, 56/50 + 18/21 = 346/175
    In mixed form: 1171/175

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