Add 50/56 and 18/45
50/56 + 18/45 is 181/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
18/45 = 18 × 56/45 × 56 = 1008/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/2520 + 1008/2520 = 2250 + 1008/2520 = 3258/2520 - 3258/2520 simplified gives 181/140
- So, 50/56 + 18/45 = 181/140
In mixed form: 141/140
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