Add 12/50 and 49/56
12/50 + 49/56 is 223/200.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 25/56 × 25 = 1225/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1400 + 1225/1400 = 336 + 1225/1400 = 1561/1400 - 1561/1400 simplified gives 223/200
- So, 12/50 + 49/56 = 223/200
In mixed form: 123/200
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