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Add 15/56 and 40/50

15/56 + 40/50 is 299/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    15/56 = 15 × 25/56 × 25 = 375/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    40/50 = 40 × 28/50 × 28 = 1120/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1400 + 1120/1400 = 375 + 1120/1400 = 1495/1400
  5. 1495/1400 simplified gives 299/280
  6. So, 15/56 + 40/50 = 299/280
    In mixed form: 119/280

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