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Add 81/9 and 50/56

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 50/56

81/9 + 50/56 is 277/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    81/9 = 81 × 56/9 × 56 = 4536/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/504 + 450/504 = 4536 + 450/504 = 4986/504
  5. 4986/504 simplified gives 277/28
  6. So, 81/9 + 50/56 = 277/28
    In mixed form: 925/28

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