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Add 6/18 and 50/56

6/18 + 50/56 is 103/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    6/18 = 6 × 28/18 × 28 = 168/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/504 + 450/504 = 168 + 450/504 = 618/504
  5. 618/504 simplified gives 103/84
  6. So, 6/18 + 50/56 = 103/84
    In mixed form: 119/84

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