Add 50/56 and 12/70
50/56 + 12/70 is 149/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 48/280 = 250 + 48/280 = 298/280 - 298/280 simplified gives 149/140
- So, 50/56 + 12/70 = 149/140
In mixed form: 19/140
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