Add 50/20 and 56/70
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 56/70
50/20 + 56/70 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 112/140 = 350 + 112/140 = 462/140 - 462/140 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 50/20 + 56/70 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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