Add 50/56 and 40/60
50/56 + 40/60 is 131/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
40/60 = 40 × 14/60 × 14 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
750/840 + 560/840 = 750 + 560/840 = 1310/840 - 1310/840 simplified gives 131/84
- So, 50/56 + 40/60 = 131/84
In mixed form: 147/84
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