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Add 50/56 and 6/40

50/56 + 6/40 is 73/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/280 + 42/280 = 250 + 42/280 = 292/280
  5. 292/280 simplified gives 73/70
  6. So, 50/56 + 6/40 = 73/70
    In mixed form: 13/70

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