Add 9/56 and 56/50, Solve 9/56 + 1 6/50 as a fraction

Add 9/56 and 56/50

1^st number: 9/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

9/56 + 56/50 is 1793/1400.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
56/50 = 56 × 28/50 × 28 = 1568/1400
Add the two like fractions:
225/1400 + 1568/1400 = 225 + 1568/1400 = 1793/1400
So, 9/56 + 56/50 = 1793/1400
In mixed form: 1393/1400

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