Add 25/10 and 50/56
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 50/56
25/10 + 50/56 is 95/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
25/10 = 25 × 28/10 × 28 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
700/280 + 250/280 = 700 + 250/280 = 950/280 - 950/280 simplified gives 95/28
- So, 25/10 + 50/56 = 95/28
In mixed form: 311/28
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