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Add 50/5 and 8/56

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 8/56

50/5 + 8/56 is 71/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    50/5 = 50 × 56/5 × 56 = 2800/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/280 + 40/280 = 2800 + 40/280 = 2840/280
  5. 2840/280 simplified gives 71/7
  6. So, 50/5 + 8/56 = 71/7
    In mixed form: 101/7

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