Add 50/56 and 12/35
50/56 + 12/35 is 173/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 96/280 = 250 + 96/280 = 346/280 - 346/280 simplified gives 173/140
- So, 50/56 + 12/35 = 173/140
In mixed form: 133/140
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