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Add 56/50 and 54/72

1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 54/72

56/50 + 54/72 is 187/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    56/50 = 56 × 36/50 × 36 = 2016/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    54/72 = 54 × 25/72 × 25 = 1350/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/1800 + 1350/1800 = 2016 + 1350/1800 = 3366/1800
  5. 3366/1800 simplified gives 187/100
  6. So, 56/50 + 54/72 = 187/100
    In mixed form: 187/100

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