Add 15/28 and 50/56
15/28 + 50/56 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
15/28 = 15 × 2/28 × 2 = 30/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56 - Add the two like fractions:
30/56 + 50/56 = 30 + 50/56 = 80/56 - 80/56 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 15/28 + 50/56 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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