Add 10/56 and 50/42
1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 1 8/42
10/56 + 50/42 is 115/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 200/168 = 30 + 200/168 = 230/168 - 230/168 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 10/56 + 50/42 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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