Add 49/56 and 20/50
49/56 + 20/50 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
49/56 = 49 × 25/56 × 25 = 1225/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
20/50 = 20 × 28/50 × 28 = 560/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1400 + 560/1400 = 1225 + 560/1400 = 1785/1400 - 1785/1400 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 49/56 + 20/50 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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