Add 15/28 and 50/80
15/28 + 50/80 is 65/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
15/28 = 15 × 20/28 × 20 = 300/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
300/560 + 350/560 = 300 + 350/560 = 650/560 - 650/560 simplified gives 65/56
- So, 15/28 + 50/80 = 65/56
In mixed form: 19/56
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