Add 50/56 and 10/40
50/56 + 10/40 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 70/280 = 250 + 70/280 = 320/280 - 320/280 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 50/56 + 10/40 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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