Add 50/5 and 3/56
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 3/56
50/5 + 3/56 is 563/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
50/5 = 50 × 56/5 × 56 = 2800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/280 + 15/280 = 2800 + 15/280 = 2815/280 - 2815/280 simplified gives 563/56
- So, 50/5 + 3/56 = 563/56
In mixed form: 103/56
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