Add 56/28 and 5/50
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 5/50
56/28 + 5/50 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
56/28 = 56 × 25/28 × 25 = 1400/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/700 + 70/700 = 1400 + 70/700 = 1470/700 - 1470/700 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 56/28 + 5/50 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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