Add 2/56 and 90/50
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 40/50
2/56 + 90/50 is 257/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
90/50 = 90 × 28/50 × 28 = 2520/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1400 + 2520/1400 = 50 + 2520/1400 = 2570/1400 - 2570/1400 simplified gives 257/140
- So, 2/56 + 90/50 = 257/140
In mixed form: 1117/140
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