Add 30/56 and 40/50
30/56 + 40/50 is 187/140.
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,
30/56 = 30 × 25/56 × 25 = 750/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
40/50 = 40 × 28/50 × 28 = 1120/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1400 + 1120/1400 = 750 + 1120/1400 = 1870/1400 - 1870/1400 simplified gives 187/140
- So, 30/56 + 40/50 = 187/140
In mixed form: 147/140
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