Add 5/50 and 5/56
5/50 + 5/56 is 53/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
5/50 = 5 × 28/50 × 28 = 140/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
5/56 = 5 × 25/56 × 25 = 125/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1400 + 125/1400 = 140 + 125/1400 = 265/1400 - 265/1400 simplified gives 53/280
- So, 5/50 + 5/56 = 53/280
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