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Add 50/56 and 30/15

1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 2 0/15

50/56 + 30/15 is 81/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    30/15 = 30 × 56/15 × 56 = 1680/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/840 + 1680/840 = 750 + 1680/840 = 2430/840
  5. 2430/840 simplified gives 81/28
  6. So, 50/56 + 30/15 = 81/28
    In mixed form: 225/28

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