Add 12/50 and 20/56
12/50 + 20/56 is 209/350.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 28/50 × 28 = 336/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1400 + 500/1400 = 336 + 500/1400 = 836/1400 - 836/1400 simplified gives 209/350
- So, 12/50 + 20/56 = 209/350
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