Add 50/56 and 10/30
50/56 + 10/30 is 103/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
10/30 = 10 × 28/30 × 28 = 280/840 - Add the two like fractions:
750/840 + 280/840 = 750 + 280/840 = 1030/840 - 1030/840 simplified gives 103/84
- So, 50/56 + 10/30 = 103/84
In mixed form: 119/84
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