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Add 40/50 and 50/56

40/50 + 50/56 is 237/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    40/50 = 40 × 28/50 × 28 = 1120/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    50/56 = 50 × 25/56 × 25 = 1250/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1400 + 1250/1400 = 1120 + 1250/1400 = 2370/1400
  5. 2370/1400 simplified gives 237/140
  6. So, 40/50 + 50/56 = 237/140
    In mixed form: 197/140

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