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Add 8/45 and 50/56

8/45 + 50/56 is 1349/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    8/45 = 8 × 56/45 × 56 = 448/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/2520 + 2250/2520 = 448 + 2250/2520 = 2698/2520
  5. 2698/2520 simplified gives 1349/1260
  6. So, 8/45 + 50/56 = 1349/1260
    In mixed form: 189/1260

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