Add 50/25 and 56/60
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 56/60
50/25 + 56/60 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 280/300 = 600 + 280/300 = 880/300 - 880/300 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 50/25 + 56/60 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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