Add 10/50 and 28/56
10/50 + 28/56 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
10/50 = 10 × 28/50 × 28 = 280/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1400 + 700/1400 = 280 + 700/1400 = 980/1400 - 980/1400 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 10/50 + 28/56 = 7/10
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