Add 2/56 and 50/25
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 2 0/25
2/56 + 50/25 is 57/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
50/25 = 50 × 56/25 × 56 = 2800/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1400 + 2800/1400 = 50 + 2800/1400 = 2850/1400 - 2850/1400 simplified gives 57/28
- So, 2/56 + 50/25 = 57/28
In mixed form: 21/28
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