Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 42/56 and 28/50

42/56 + 28/50 is 131/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    28/50 = 28 × 28/50 × 28 = 784/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1400 + 784/1400 = 1050 + 784/1400 = 1834/1400
  5. 1834/1400 simplified gives 131/100
  6. So, 42/56 + 28/50 = 131/100
    In mixed form: 131/100

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com