Add 15/25 and 50/56
15/25 + 50/56 is 209/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
15/25 = 15 × 56/25 × 56 = 840/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
50/56 = 50 × 25/56 × 25 = 1250/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1400 + 1250/1400 = 840 + 1250/1400 = 2090/1400 - 2090/1400 simplified gives 209/140
- So, 15/25 + 50/56 = 209/140
In mixed form: 169/140
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