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Add 6/56 and 45/50

6/56 + 45/50 is 141/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    6/56 = 6 × 25/56 × 25 = 150/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    45/50 = 45 × 28/50 × 28 = 1260/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/1400 + 1260/1400 = 150 + 1260/1400 = 1410/1400
  5. 1410/1400 simplified gives 141/140
  6. So, 6/56 + 45/50 = 141/140
    In mixed form: 11/140

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