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Add 56/7 and 63/50

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 1 13/50

56/7 + 63/50 is 463/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    56/7 = 56 × 50/7 × 50 = 2800/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/350 + 441/350 = 2800 + 441/350 = 3241/350
  5. 3241/350 simplified gives 463/50
  6. So, 56/7 + 63/50 = 463/50
    In mixed form: 913/50

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