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Add 5/50 and 75/56

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 19/56

5/50 + 75/56 is 403/280.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 28/50 × 28 = 140/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    75/56 = 75 × 25/56 × 25 = 1875/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/1400 + 1875/1400 = 140 + 1875/1400 = 2015/1400
  5. 2015/1400 simplified gives 403/280
  6. So, 5/50 + 75/56 = 403/280
    In mixed form: 1123/280

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