Add 36/56 and 50/70
36/56 + 50/70 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 200/280 = 180 + 200/280 = 380/280 - 380/280 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 36/56 + 50/70 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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