Add 50/56 and 30/35
50/56 + 30/35 is 7/4.
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,
30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 240/280 = 250 + 240/280 = 490/280 - 490/280 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 50/56 + 30/35 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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