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Add 15/50 and 12/56

15/50 + 12/56 is 18/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    15/50 = 15 × 28/50 × 28 = 420/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1400 + 300/1400 = 420 + 300/1400 = 720/1400
  5. 720/1400 simplified gives 18/35
  6. So, 15/50 + 12/56 = 18/35

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