Add 35/70 and 50/56
35/70 + 50/56 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 250/280 = 140 + 250/280 = 390/280 - 390/280 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 35/70 + 50/56 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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