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Add 7/50 and 5/56

7/50 + 5/56 is 321/1400.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    7/50 = 7 × 28/50 × 28 = 196/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    5/56 = 5 × 25/56 × 25 = 125/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/1400 + 125/1400 = 196 + 125/1400 = 321/1400
  5. So, 7/50 + 5/56 = 321/1400

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