Add 50/56 and 12/10
1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 1 2/10
50/56 + 12/10 is 293/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
12/10 = 12 × 28/10 × 28 = 336/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 336/280 = 250 + 336/280 = 586/280 - 586/280 simplified gives 293/140
- So, 50/56 + 12/10 = 293/140
In mixed form: 213/140
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