Add 50/56 and 12/15
50/56 + 12/15 is 237/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 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 15 × 56 = 840,
12/15 = 12 × 56/15 × 56 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
750/840 + 672/840 = 750 + 672/840 = 1422/840 - 1422/840 simplified gives 237/140
- So, 50/56 + 12/15 = 237/140
In mixed form: 197/140
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