Add 10/56 and 7/50
10/56 + 7/50 is 223/700.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 25/56 × 25 = 250/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
7/50 = 7 × 28/50 × 28 = 196/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
250/1400 + 196/1400 = 250 + 196/1400 = 446/1400 - 446/1400 simplified gives 223/700
- So, 10/56 + 7/50 = 223/700
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