Add 35/20 and 50/56
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 50/56
35/20 + 50/56 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
35/20 = 35 × 14/20 × 14 = 490/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 250/280 = 490 + 250/280 = 740/280 - 740/280 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 35/20 + 50/56 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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