Add 21/56 and 35/50
21/56 + 35/50 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
35/50 = 35 × 28/50 × 28 = 980/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1400 + 980/1400 = 525 + 980/1400 = 1505/1400 - 1505/1400 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 21/56 + 35/50 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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