Add 8/72 and 50/56
8/72 + 50/56 is 253/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 450/504 = 56 + 450/504 = 506/504 - 506/504 simplified gives 253/252
- So, 8/72 + 50/56 = 253/252
In mixed form: 11/252
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