Add 50/35 and 15/56
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 15/56
50/35 + 15/56 is 95/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Add the two like fractions:
400/280 + 75/280 = 400 + 75/280 = 475/280 - 475/280 simplified gives 95/56
- So, 50/35 + 15/56 = 95/56
In mixed form: 139/56
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