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Add 8/50 and 7/56

8/50 + 7/56 is 57/200.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 28/50 × 28 = 224/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    7/56 = 7 × 25/56 × 25 = 175/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1400 + 175/1400 = 224 + 175/1400 = 399/1400
  5. 399/1400 simplified gives 57/200
  6. So, 8/50 + 7/56 = 57/200

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