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Add 56/50 and 18/7

1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 2 4/7

56/50 + 18/7 is 646/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/350 + 900/350 = 392 + 900/350 = 1292/350
  5. 1292/350 simplified gives 646/175
  6. So, 56/50 + 18/7 = 646/175
    In mixed form: 3121/175

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