Add 5/56 and 15/50
5/56 + 15/50 is 109/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 25/56 × 25 = 125/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
15/50 = 15 × 28/50 × 28 = 420/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
125/1400 + 420/1400 = 125 + 420/1400 = 545/1400 - 545/1400 simplified gives 109/280
- So, 5/56 + 15/50 = 109/280
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