Add 50/56 and 1/5
50/56 + 1/5 is 153/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
1/5 = 1 × 56/5 × 56 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 56/280 = 250 + 56/280 = 306/280 - 306/280 simplified gives 153/140
- So, 50/56 + 1/5 = 153/140
In mixed form: 113/140
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